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Women's political participation

August 16, 2013
Ghana: Put More Women in Decision-Making Positions

A civil society group, Gender Studies and Human Right Documentation Centre (GSHRDC) is calling on Government to fulfill its promise of having majority of women occupying decision-making positions in the country.

August 15, 2013
Mugabe victory brings wave of intimidation against women activists

Amnesty International reports that especially in Zimbabwe's rural areas, away from any accountability, allies of Mugabe have been targeting opposition's female political activists.

August 15, 2013
Women Rally: Nigerian Women Optimistic Of Increased Representation In Governance

A cross section of Nigerian women on Thursday in Abuja expressed optimism that the government would ensure increased women representation in  governance.

August 15, 2013
With defiant fury Cristina Fernandez launched the campaign for October election

In an extremely aggressive speech in the aftermath of primaries defeat, Argentine president Cristina Fernandez blasted the media for misinterpreting electoral results, charged against the Mayor of Tigre Sergio Massa who was the big winner on Sunday, pressed for full commitment from her allies

August 15, 2013
Australian Women in Politics: Senator Michaelia Cash

Today we continue our series Women in Politics, with Michaelia Cash, the Senator for Western Australia (Liberal), who hit the headlines back in June when she attacked Senator Penny Wong for betraying Julia

August 13, 2013
Australian Women in Politics: Julie Bishop, Deputy Leader of the Federal Liberal Party

At 38, Julie Bishop had achieved what many young lawyers aspire to do. Having worked as a barrister and a commercial litigation solicitor, she was managing partner of a national law firm’s Perth office.

August 12, 2013
Australia's Sarah Palin, and One Nation Candidate Aborts Election Bid Due to Pressure Over Viral Video

Stephanie Banister, dubbed as the "Sarah Palin of Australia", has dropped out of the election race on August 10 after committing several interview blunders and calling Islam a country. 

August 10, 2013
African women enter public office, but wield little influence in policy making

“If you want to be influential in the political arena, you need to influence policy,” Ms Betty Murungi, a social justice advocate, recently told female entrepreneurs and corporate managers in Nairobi.

August 9, 2013
Women in Politics: Senator Christine Milne, Leader of the Australian Greens

In the fourth of our series on Women in Politics, we speak to Leader of the Greens, Senator Christine Milne.