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A quiet revolution for women in US foreign and security policy?

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June 22, 2020

A quiet revolution for women in US foreign and security policy?

The Departments of Defense, State, USAID and Homeland Security recently launched plans regarding women in U.S.

The Departments of Defense, State, USAID and Homeland Security recently launched plans regarding women in U.S.

Proportional representation needs national support

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June 22, 2020

Proportional representation needs national support

By Ruth Butaumocho,

“For me, a better democracy is a democracy where women do not only have the right to vote and to elect, but to be elected.”

By Ruth Butaumocho,

“For me, a better democracy is a democracy where women do not only have the right to vote and to elect, but to be elected.”

Young women stand ready to enter politics – despite what they have seen

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June 22, 2020

Young women stand ready to enter politics – despite what they have seen

For the next generation of women looking to enter politics, recent months and years have provided a stark preview of what may lie ahead.

For the next generation of women looking to enter politics, recent months and years have provided a stark preview of what may lie ahead.

Is the great woman theory of coronavirus leadership true?

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June 10, 2020

Is the great woman theory of coronavirus leadership true?

A couple of days ago, Norway’s Prime Minister, Erna Solberg, was asked why countries with women leaders were having more success combating the coronavirus pandemic than their male counterparts.

A couple of days ago, Norway’s Prime Minister, Erna Solberg, was asked why countries with women leaders were having more success combating the coronavirus pandemic than their male counterparts.

The importance of gender inclusion in COVID-19 responses

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June 9, 2020

The importance of gender inclusion in COVID-19 responses

In late January, President Donald Trump announced the formation of a Coronavirus Task Force, mad

In late January, President Donald Trump announced the formation of a Coronavirus Task Force, mad

What if...we had quotas for women in politics?

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June 8, 2020

What if...we had quotas for women in politics?

They smile for the camera – the eager new cohort of female parliamentarians. It’s a standard photo, after a general election. A sign, hopefully, of progress.

They smile for the camera – the eager new cohort of female parliamentarians. It’s a standard photo, after a general election. A sign, hopefully, of progress.