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Sit down Hind
December 5, 2014
The political gender spat that sparked endless memes in Jordan

The Jordanian parliament is no stranger to screaming matches but a recent incident was so controversial that it provoked people to poke fun at their MPs online.

Girls Matter
September 7, 2014
Girl guides venture into the political jungle: Movement calls for school lessons in 'body confidence' and equal numbers of men and women in Parliament in first manifesto

The Girl Guides once taught young women to cope away from civilisation with camping trips and nature skills.

Now, they are more concerned with helping them face the challenges of modern life.

Feisty, pushy, bossy, fierce,
August 31, 2014
Feisty, flounce and bossy: the words used to put women down

Photo-Andrew Stocks/The Guardian

Do you ever hear men described as ‘hysterical’? Do people say they ‘whine’ or ‘nag’? Thought not. Here are eight sexist words we’d like to never hear from again

August 6, 2014
SUPPORT POURS IN FOR AZIZAH: More female politicians needed - women's groups (Malaysia)

Women should get more involved in politics so that the voices of the fairer sex can be heard clearly.

July 3, 2014
Women Human Rights Defenders Targeted In Smear Campaigns
July 1, 2014
World Cup ban? Iran's women just don't care
September 18, 2013
Women prevented from voting during NA-25 DI Khan by-elections, Pakistan

Women voters were prevented from participating in the by-elections taking place in the Union Council Kari Shamuzi NA-25 earlier today, Express News reported.

The reason behind this is not yet known.