Shinzo Abe wanted Japanese women to ‘shine’ in politics. What happened?
Like every political leader since Ito Hirobumi became Japan’s very first prime minister in 1885, the next leader of this nation will be a man.
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Failing to add women could cause Kenya to shutter Parliament
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September 28, 2020
Failing to add women could cause Kenya to shutter Parliament
Kenya faces a historic decision to close parliament for failing to enact rules on fair gender representation in public bodies.
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Kenya faces a historic decision to close parliament for failing to enact rules on fair gender representation in public bodies.
Attitudes towards women’s political participation in Solomon Islands
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September 28, 2020
Attitudes towards women’s political participation in Solomon Islands
A total of 26 women stood as candidates at the 2019 Solomon Islands national general election and, for the first time since independence, two women won seats in the national parliament.
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A total of 26 women stood as candidates at the 2019 Solomon Islands national general election and, for the first time since independence, two women won seats in the national parliament.
Weighing in on the efficacy of female leadership
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September 25, 2020
Weighing in on the efficacy of female leadership
It is necessary to get rid of inherent biases and perceptions about the effectiveness of women in roles of authorityWhat do Germany, Taiwan and New Zealand have in common? These are all countries that have women heading their governments.
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It is necessary to get rid of inherent biases and perceptions about the effectiveness of women in roles of authorityWhat do Germany, Taiwan and New Zealand have in common? These are all countries that have women heading their governments.
Men promised a woman for Ginsburg’s seat. Is that what women want?
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September 23, 2020
Men promised a woman for Ginsburg’s seat. Is that what women want?
By Sydney Ember and Rebecca R. Ruiz,
In 1993, when Judge Ruth Bader Ginsburg was nominated to the Supreme Court, then-Senator Joseph R. Biden Jr. thanked her for saving his daughter “from having to be the second woman nominee to the Supreme Court.”
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By Sydney Ember and Rebecca R. Ruiz,
In 1993, when Judge Ruth Bader Ginsburg was nominated to the Supreme Court, then-Senator Joseph R. Biden Jr. thanked her for saving his daughter “from having to be the second woman nominee to the Supreme Court.”
Ghanaian girls should have presidential role models too
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September 22, 2020
Ghanaian girls should have presidential role models too
What does a female President or Vice President mean to the girl child in Ghana?
It means a lot.
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What does a female President or Vice President mean to the girl child in Ghana?
It means a lot.
‘If not now, when?’: Black women seize political spotlight
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September 17, 2020
‘If not now, when?’: Black women seize political spotlight
The little girl ran up to her, wide-eyed and giddy.
“Are you Charisse Davis?” the fourth grader asked.
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The little girl ran up to her, wide-eyed and giddy.
“Are you Charisse Davis?” the fourth grader asked.
Pandemics, politics and the impact of women in leadership roles
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September 16, 2020
Pandemics, politics and the impact of women in leadership roles
Despite enormous strides in business, government and other areas, women don’t always get the respect men do for their leadership abilities, even when they can boast greater accomplishments.
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Despite enormous strides in business, government and other areas, women don’t always get the respect men do for their leadership abilities, even when they can boast greater accomplishments.
Still a long way to go for women in politics
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September 16, 2020
Still a long way to go for women in politics
It was a historic day.
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It was a historic day.