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Women's political participation

Ayanna Pressley
August 11, 2014
Black Female Candidates Face Different Challenges—Some of Them From Black Voters
Baroness Warsi
August 11, 2014
Why British women need a diplomatic coup

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Angie Motshekga
August 10, 2014
Woman could take on Cyril for presidency (South Africa)

It is “highly likely” a woman will challenge Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa in the race to replace President Jacob Zuma in 2017.

August 10, 2014
The Essence of Real Women: Those South Africa should celebrate

All too often, we measure our progress in the process of gender empowerment by counting the number of woman politicians in Parliament and Cabinet. There is also now a new dynamic in ANC politics with talk of the prospect of a woman leading the organisation and the country next.

August 8, 2014
Our children hate politicians: Harsimrat Kaur Badal at India Today Woman Summit and Awards

The seven women Union ministers are trying to understand and address the challenges women in the country face, said Union Minister for Food Processing Industries Harsimrat Kaur Badal at India Today Woman Summit and Awards 2014 on Saturday.

Grace Mugabe
August 7, 2014
Zimbabwe’s Grace Mugabe to head ZANU-PF's women's league

Her confirmation in the position will take place at the party congress scheduled for December this year. This would propel her into the party's powerful politburo and mark her official entrance into politics.

August 6, 2014
Learn from South Africa’s female greats: Protector

Many lessons can be learned from South African women who rose as leaders even when it was dangerous to do so, Public Protector Thuli Madonsela said on Thursday.

Hillary Clinton
August 6, 2014
Hillary Clinton's Rules for Women

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August 6, 2014
SUPPORT POURS IN FOR AZIZAH: More female politicians needed - women's groups (Malaysia)

Women should get more involved in politics so that the voices of the fairer sex can be heard clearly.