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January 29, 2014
Addressing the under-representation of women in Parliament in the UK

Regardless of the role or industry in question, networking is often an essential part of the modern day-to-day job. We all build up an array of contacts during our professional lives and we learn from the people we meet and work with.

January 29, 2014
State of the Women: The GOP’s Tired Solution to Its Woman Problem

Last night, CBS introduced us to Cathy McMorris Rodgers, who delivered the Republican response to the State of the Union Address, with just three sentences: “She chairs the House GOP conference, which means she ranks fourth in the House leadership. She’s married to a retired naval officer.

January 29, 2014
Leading ladies of Oireachtas, Ireland: 'Rare birds' on hunt for equality

THE Seanad chamber is always a handy place for a parliamentary photo shoot. For a start, it's a beautiful room, all corniced high ceilings, sparkly chandeliers and plush blue leather seats.

January 28, 2014
Ex-GOP Guv: Republicans Think They Can Solve Their Problems By Putting A Woman On Camera
January 28, 2014
Gender in the new Tunisian Constitution - UNDP Fact Sheet

The new Constitution of Tunisia was adopted by an overwhelming majority of the country’s National Constituent Assembly on Sunday evening, January 26 2014, and signed and promulgated in a ceremony at the Assembly on January 27 2014.

January 27, 2014
Do Women Not Care About Politics?

I do not consider myself to be a very political person.

January 27, 2014
Thailand election will proceed despite threats

A controversial election in Thailand will proceed as scheduled Sunday despite threats of continued violence from antigovernment protesters and fear that the result will only deepen the country's eight-year political crisis.

January 27, 2014
Mamphela Ramphele may not be the electoral elixir needed to beat the ANC

It is a South African political match made in heaven: a revered black academic, international activist and former freedom fighter – Dr Mamphela Ramphele - joins the rising, bu

January 27, 2014
Tunisia signs new constitution into law

The new constitution, seen as one of the most progressive in the region, guarantees equal rights for men and women.