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Marina Silva, the Afro-Brazilian environment activist that could take over another female president.

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August 24, 2014

Marina Silva, the Afro-Brazilian environment activist that could take over another female president.

Marina Silva by Lucile Huguet, iKNOW Politics writer.             Marina Silva is a female political activist from Brazil who has been involved in the fight to protect our planet since the age of twenty five.

Marina Silva by Lucile Huguet, iKNOW Politics writer.             Marina Silva is a female political activist from Brazil who has been involved in the fight to protect our planet since the age of twenty five.

Why women matter for peace

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July 6, 2014

Why women matter for peace

"It is now more dangerous to be a woman than to be a soldier in modern wars." These are not the words of a woman who has faced the violence and ferocity of conflict, but words of Major General Patrick Cammaert, who served as the Deputy Force Commander of the United Nations Mission to the Democrat

"It is now more dangerous to be a woman than to be a soldier in modern wars." These are not the words of a woman who has faced the violence and ferocity of conflict, but words of Major General Patrick Cammaert, who served as the Deputy Force Commander of the United Nations Mission to the Democrat

Gender-Specific Election Violence: The Role of Information and Communication Technologies

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July 3, 2014

Gender-Specific Election Violence: The Role of Information and Communication Technologies

The rising influence of new information and communication technologies (ICTs) has paralleled the rapid development of women’s political participation worldwide.

The rising influence of new information and communication technologies (ICTs) has paralleled the rapid development of women’s political participation worldwide.

Building women’s leadership in the most difficult places (Pakistan) – case study for your comments

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June 5, 2014

Building women’s leadership in the most difficult places (Pakistan) – case study for your comments

Well known for its highly articulate and influential women, Pakistan is also notorious for the severe restrictions placed on women’s personal and political liberties.

Well known for its highly articulate and influential women, Pakistan is also notorious for the severe restrictions placed on women’s personal and political liberties.

Latin America: a pioneer in promoting women’s political participation

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May 15, 2014

Latin America: a pioneer in promoting women’s political participation

Progress and challenges for women politicians in the region

Progress and challenges for women politicians in the region