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Women suffer guilt, abuse and disapproval. No wonder Jacinda Ardern is knackered

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January 27, 2023

Women suffer guilt, abuse and disapproval. No wonder Jacinda Ardern is knackered

We worry about our families, ourselves, the threats and society’s expectations. When it leads to burnout, can anyone be surprised?

We worry about our families, ourselves, the threats and society’s expectations. When it leads to burnout, can anyone be surprised?

‘Any woman in her right mind would not go into politics. You are completely dehumanised

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January 23, 2023

‘Any woman in her right mind would not go into politics. You are completely dehumanised

Five public representatives describe a world of threats, insults and fear, driving one to conclude: ‘I’ve gone past the stage of recommending politics to people’

Five public representatives describe a world of threats, insults and fear, driving one to conclude: ‘I’ve gone past the stage of recommending politics to people’

A sign of the times, NZ PM Ardern's resignation resonates for women in power

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January 19, 2023

A sign of the times, NZ PM Ardern's resignation resonates for women in power

WELLINGTON, Jan 19 (Reuters) - Thursday's shock resignation of New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern, who altered the face of global politics when she was elected the world's youngest female head of state, throws a spotlight on the punishing dema

WELLINGTON, Jan 19 (Reuters) - Thursday's shock resignation of New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern, who altered the face of global politics when she was elected the world's youngest female head of state, throws a spotlight on the punishing dema

We need to push harder for women’s representation in leadership

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January 10, 2023

We need to push harder for women’s representation in leadership

More than 50 percent of the U.S. population is female, so it begs the question: Why are we still so underrepresented in politics?

More than 50 percent of the U.S. population is female, so it begs the question: Why are we still so underrepresented in politics?

From Queen Elizabeth to Sanna Marin, young women in politics have always faced prejudice

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January 9, 2023

From Queen Elizabeth to Sanna Marin, young women in politics have always faced prejudice

Two prime ministers meeting to discuss relations between their countries is standard practice in international politics.

Two prime ministers meeting to discuss relations between their countries is standard practice in international politics.

Tunisia election set to deliver male-dominated parliament and erosion of women’s rights

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December 16, 2022

Tunisia election set to deliver male-dominated parliament and erosion of women’s rights

As the country goes to the polls, reforms introduced by hardline president Kais Saied have led to the exclusion of female candidates.

As the country goes to the polls, reforms introduced by hardline president Kais Saied have led to the exclusion of female candidates.

From Christine Lagarde to Giorgia Meloni: The most powerful women in politics in 2022

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December 12, 2022

From Christine Lagarde to Giorgia Meloni: The most powerful women in politics in 2022

USA: Women in politics still face sexism from the media

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December 8, 2022

USA: Women in politics still face sexism from the media

From Hillary Clinton to Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, some things have yet to change.

From Hillary Clinton to Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, some things have yet to change.