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September 28, 2013
Bulgaria's Ex EU Commissioner Roots for More Women in Politics

More women must take leadership positions in Bulgarian politics, argued former Bulgarian EU Commissioner Meglena Kuneva.

In an interview for Darik Radio Saturday, Kuneva reiterated her calls for a thorough change of the very "model" of Bulgarian politics.

September 22, 2013
African women are blazing a feminist trail – why don't we hear their voices?

Rwanda's parliament is now almost two-thirds female, while Malawi, Liberia and Senegal have women at the helm. Western feminists, take note.

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.

September 17, 2013
Women Protesters in Turkey Brave Sexual Harassment

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September 17, 2013
Liberia: Women Present Resolution to Ellen After 10 Years of Peace

Continuing the celebrations marking ten years of uninterrupted peace, the women of Liberia presented a five-count resolution to President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf highlighting their plight and how they can be resolved for the common good of Liberian women and girls.

September 17, 2013
First Lady Urges Women To Vie For Elective Positions In 2015, Nigeria

The First Lady, Dame Patience Jonathan, on Tuesday urged more Nigerian women to vie for elective positions in 2015.

September 17, 2013
Women at Work: The Village Head, India

There have been quite a few woman sarpanches — elected heads villages — in India. But, arguably there have been few like Chhavi Rajawat, the current sarpanch of Soda village in Rajasthan, who left a corporate job to help her ancestral village develop. Ms.

September 17, 2013
Suu Kyi calls for speedy change to Myanmar constitution

Myanmar needs to change its constitution as fast as possible to put the country firmly on the path to democracy, Nobel Peace Prize winner and leader of the country's democratic opposition Aung San Suu Kyi said on Tuesday.

September 16, 2013
Gender equality and Turkey’s 2023 goals

2023 will mark the 100th anniversary of the Turkish Republic. The symbolism of this date has led to 2023 being set as the “deadline” for many financial, political, and social targets. However, any growth needs to be social for it to be sustainable.