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In the aftermath of genocide, Rwanda’s women have transformed the country

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May 3, 2019

In the aftermath of genocide, Rwanda’s women have transformed the country

Why women led the uprising in Sudan

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May 3, 2019

Why women led the uprising in Sudan

By Nasredeen Abdulbari

Women had borne the brunt of the former president’s policies and were able to draw on Sudanese traditions to be heard.

By Nasredeen Abdulbari

Women had borne the brunt of the former president’s policies and were able to draw on Sudanese traditions to be heard.

Finnish parliament still mostly middle-aged, male

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May 3, 2019

Finnish parliament still mostly middle-aged, male

Finland's parliamentary election on Sunday has been touted by some as a victory for "red-green" female candidates.

Finland's parliamentary election on Sunday has been touted by some as a victory for "red-green" female candidates.

A hard truth in Indian politics: men feel threatened by women who are intelligent, single and independent

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April 26, 2019

A hard truth in Indian politics: men feel threatened by women who are intelligent, single and independent

The odds are stacked heavily against women in politics. They are up against strong, entrenched and largely patriarchal lobbies in political parties.

The odds are stacked heavily against women in politics. They are up against strong, entrenched and largely patriarchal lobbies in political parties.

Women in Ethiopia still struggle despite leadership in government

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April 25, 2019

Women in Ethiopia still struggle despite leadership in government

Following 2018 elections in Ethiopia, a record-breaking number of women now hold leadership positions in the country’s government. But women still struggle to rise up the ranks in other sectors.

Following 2018 elections in Ethiopia, a record-breaking number of women now hold leadership positions in the country’s government. But women still struggle to rise up the ranks in other sectors.