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Women leadership

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.

February 3, 2014
In run up to Lok Sabha polls, parties draw plans to woo young voters, India

With the addition of 2.38 lakh new voters to the electoral list, the district now has a total of 39.84 lakh voters in 12 assembly segments including Phaphamau, Soraon, Phulpur, Pratappur, Handia, Meja, Karchana, City West, City North, City South, Bara, and Koraon.

January 30, 2014
Women Presidents Outperform Their Male Counterparts in Complex Economies

As President Obama delivered his fifth State of the Union address this past week, he may have had more female peers watching this time than any president in U.S.

January 27, 2014
In Nepal, Women Fight to Maintain Seats in Parliament

Nepali women had much to be proud of as 172 of them were seated in the country’s newest Constituent Assembly on Jan. 22.

January 23, 2014
No Seat for Syrian Women at the Peace Talks

The talks in Syria began today, with the Syrian government and opposition exchanging accusations and invectives. Missing was the voice of nonviolent civilians, especially women, even through they have been trying for months to have a seat at the table.

January 22, 2014
Advancing women's participation in politics is a work in progress, EU
January 22, 2014
Geneva II offers best chance for a political solution to Syria Crisis

Oxfam calls for increased participation of women and civil society organizations in peace process

January 22, 2014
New Zealand's former woman PM: Margaret Thatcher set the tone for women in politics

Helen Clark, New Zealand's Prime Minister for nine years, developed a reputation for being "no-nonsense" and "strong" at the top, something she shares in common with Britain's only female PM Margaret Thatcher.

January 20, 2014
Rahul Gandhi pushes for Women’s Reservation Bill, India
Congress vice-president Rahul Gandhi on Monday vigorously pushed for early passage of Women’s Reservation Bill as he vowed to work towards having “maximum possible” women in