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October 11, 2013
Nigeria Will Accelerate UN Resolutions On Women Peace

Nigeria has committed itself to accelerate the national and regional implementation of relevant UN Security Council resolutions, especially on women, peace and security, Women Affairs Minister Zainab Maina has said.

October 11, 2013
Vacancy: INTERNATIONAL CONSULTANT TO CONDUCT TRAININGS OF WOMEN AND YOUTH ON PEACEBUILDING AND CONFLICT RESOLUTION IN SOUTH SUDAN

INTERNATIONAL CONSULTANT TO CONDUCT TRAININGS OF WOMEN AND YOUTH ON PEACEBUILDING AND CONFLICT RESOLUTION IN SOUTH SUDAN

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October 11, 2013
Parties to give women a fair deal?, India

Changing scenarios and increasing awareness are expected to an enhanced representation of women in the forthcoming state assembly elections.

October 11, 2013
Sexist attitudes discourage women in politics, Canada

With only three female aldermen on the last council and just one woman running for mayor, some people are wondering why more women aren’t interested in seeking public office.

October 11, 2013
Women’s brains may hold key to peace in Israel and Palestine

New studies in brain science reveal how women’s leadership can push conflicts, whether personal or political, from violent to diplomatic resolution.

October 10, 2013
I wish women politicians are accepted in their own right: Preneet Kaur, MoS, External Affairs Minister

India had a woman Prime Minister long before the West elected one, but there have been very few women Cabinet ministers to date. Preneet Kaur of t

October 10, 2013
Muzaffarnagar riots show a dangerous trend, India

The recent Muzaffarnagar riots bared a dangerous trend where crimes against women were distorted and used as a trigger for communal conflagration and polarization for votes.

October 10, 2013
More women in Canadian politics urgently needed

By some measures, women are making huge gains when it comes to elected politics in Canada.

October 9, 2013
What keeps women from running for top elected offices?

With Janet Yellen slated to become the next chair of the Federal Reserve, the nation is abuzz with the implications of her historic nomination.