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February 11, 2014
David Cameron's 'Women Problem' - Time for Quotas?

It is worth saying again: Prejudice against women fulfilling their professional promise is one of the most pernicious discriminations still tolerated in the UK.

February 8, 2014
MPs call for action to keep more women in politics

MPs are to launch an inquiry into why so many women are quitting politics as David Cameron faces calls to promote more female ministers and end "childish bullying" culture of the Commons.

February 4, 2014
Ed Miliband accuses David Cameron of running country like old boys' network

David Cameron has been accused of running the country like an old boys' network after he turned up to prime minister's questions with an entirely male frontbench.

January 29, 2014
State of the Women: The GOP’s Tired Solution to Its Woman Problem

Last night, CBS introduced us to Cathy McMorris Rodgers, who delivered the Republican response to the State of the Union Address, with just three sentences: “She chairs the House GOP conference, which means she ranks fourth in the House leadership. She’s married to a retired naval officer.

January 27, 2014
Mamphela Ramphele may not be the electoral elixir needed to beat the ANC

It is a South African political match made in heaven: a revered black academic, international activist and former freedom fighter – Dr Mamphela Ramphele - joins the rising, bu

January 19, 2014
Jessica Lee MP is fourth 2010 Tory woman to quit, UK

Jessica Lee, a Commons aide to Dominic Grieve, the Attorney General, said she was stepping down from Parliament after considering her “personal circumstances and responsibilities”.

December 3, 2013
The women of PKR, Malaysia

Among the constitutional amendments passed in PKR Special National Congress on Nov 24 was to give more voice to women within the party.

December 2, 2013
Delhi: Parties claim big, but still keep women out

Campaigning for the December 4 Assembly elections in Delhi ended on Monday with around 25 rallies and road shows being organised in the capital.

December 1, 2013
Liberia: Recipe for Discrimination - Lofa Rep. Frowns On Women Wings in Political Parties

Lofa County district #4 Representative Hon. Mariamu B. Fofana has frown on the creation of women's wing in political parties in the country.