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Photo credit: UN Women/Gaganjit Singh
March 30, 2015
The (slow) rise of women-oriented political parties

Since 2001, at least 14 political parties with a women-oriented political agenda have emerged across India, according to an analysis of an official 

Minister for Justice and Equality-Frances Fitzgerald
April 18, 2015
Is not having children the price women pay for political success?

There are many advocates for gender quotas to help women advance in politics - including front-bench politicians like Frances Fitzgerald.

March 31, 2015
Joining efforts to increase political participation of women in Samoa

Joint Press Release
UNDP and UN Women

Grabar Kitarovic and Tomasic
November 8, 2014
Tomasic supports Grabar Kitarovic as next president of Croatia

Member of the European Parliament Ruza Tomasic on Sunday supported HDZ candidate Kolinda Grabar Kitarovic in the race for the next president of Croatia, saying that Croatia was ready for a woman president.

August 28, 2013
Initiative Works to Enhance Women’s Political Leadership in Mexico

This year marks Mexico’s 60th anniversary of women’s suffrage, and though the country has made progress in passing reforms to increase women’s political participation, women are still not well-represented in decision-making bodies.

July 10, 2013
Hillary Clinton Pushes Expanded Female Leadership, But Says Change Will Take More

Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton addressed over 50 female leaders at Bryn Mawr College on Tuesday, encouraging women to "step up and put themselves on the line" of civic leadership.