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Women's political participation

February 7, 2014
Women on the Rise in African Politics

Africa now has three female heads of state, after Catherine Samba-Panza of the Central African Republic took office in January. Though women leaders remain the exception in African politics, activists say things are looking up.

February 7, 2014
Who would be a woman in politics?

Pioneers may be picturesque figures, but they are often rather lonely ones.

February 7, 2014
Mock parliament for women in the Solomon Islands

A MOCK parliament for women will be conducted at the National Parliament from February 10 to 13.

February 7, 2014
Presidential Candidates Begin Campaigns for Afghanistan’s April Election

According to TOLO News, many of the 11 candidates have focused on similar, broad issues so far, including security, human rights, women’s participation in government, corruption, and

February 7, 2014
Familiar Faces and Warlords Set To Dominate Afghan Election Campaign

Twenty-seven presidential hopefuls have registered as candidates for Afghanistan's crucial April 5 vote, setting the stage for a wide-open race among former warlords, powerful officials, and several prominent Western-educated technocrats...

February 6, 2014
Women groups demand passage of Women's Reservation Bill, India

Reminding political parties of their responsibility to ensure that women's rights as outlined in the Constitution are upheld, several women groups today gathered here demanding the passage of the pending 

February 6, 2014
Why So Few Women in Politics? Ask Sandra Fluke.

Sandra Fluke, the 32-year-old activist and well-known reproductive rights advocate famous for being labeled a “slut” by Rush Limbaugh, is not running for Congress.

February 5, 2014
Building a career in political technology

Women who work at the crossroads of politics and technology are working at two heavily male-dominated fields. Yet there are ways to build a career and thrive at work, and at home.

February 5, 2014
Sandra Fluke forgoes congressional bid to run for state Senate

Democratic attorney and activist Sandra Fluke has decided against running for retiring Rep. Henry A.