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Women's political participation

January 5, 2014
Why It Didn’t Work for Liz Cheney, USA

Liz Cheney cited family health concerns as her reason for dropping out of the Wyoming Senate race, but her exit Monday came after months of struggling to gain traction in a Republican primary challenge to Sen. Michael B. Enzi.

January 5, 2014
Indian women continue to fight for respect: A place at the high table

As the world celebrates 100 years of women suffrage, Indian women continue to fight for things that matter.

January 5, 2014
2014 Election Blog: A Look at Gender Quotas ahead of Latin America's 2014 Legislative Votes

A number of Latin American countries are preparing for congressional elections in 2014, and gender quotas will play a role in the number of women vying for legislative seats.

January 1, 2014
20 Women to Watch in US Politics in 2014

Wendy Davis isn't the only one who could make history.

December 30, 2013
Q&A: How to get more women in politics

In November, Cambridge voters elected eight men and one woman to serve on the nine-member City Council.

December 29, 2013
Five Reasons Why 2013 Was Good for Women in Politics in the US

There's still a gender gap when it comes to positions of power. But 2013 was a notable year for women in politics, in the U.S. and elsewhere.

December 26, 2013
Timeline: Gender Equality, 2013 Year in Review
From the adoption of an historic agreement to end violence against women to a viral campaign exposing the scope of sexism online, this year's timeline captures select gender equality achievements that have grabbed international headlines and spurred action on the ground.
December 26, 2013
Number of women in politics back in focus, Cambodia

Finding out why women’s voices are not being listened to is imperative to increasing the proportion of female political representation in Cambodia, a meeting heard yesterday.

December 26, 2013
2016 Dream ticket: Hillary and Michelle

The 2016 National Elections are not that far away. It is timely and important that we not wait until then to begin having constructive discussions about who should be given the opportunity and responsibility to succeed President Barack Obama.