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January 26, 2014
Women appointed to key posts in Tanzania cabinet reshuffle

Tanzania President Jakaya Kikwete has appointed two women to powerful cabinet positions as the country prepares to enact a new constitution.

January 26, 2014
Editorial: Why are so few women in politics?

Why are there so few women in politics? I think the wrong answer is “well, women don’t care about politics.” I think women are quite political. So why does this gender gap exist?

January 26, 2014
Ten Women To Watch in Politics This Year

We are kicking off a big week here at Levo League as it is Women in Politics week!

January 26, 2014
Will Helen Clark be the first woman to run the UN?

In the course of a political career that has lasted over 30 years, Helen Clark only thought of quitting once.

January 26, 2014
Tanzania: Activists to Petition Constituent Assembly On Gender Issues

ACTIVISTS under a coalition of women and constitution intend to camp at the Constituent Assembly when it commences next month, with a view to guarding their proposals already infused into the Katiba draft.

January 25, 2014
Carrie Lam Cheng Yuet-ngor rules out bid for chief executive in 2017, Hong Kong

Chief Secretary Carrie Lam Cheng Yuet-ngor has made clear that she has no interest in running for the city's top job in 2017.

January 24, 2014
Samba-Panza’s election represents a bright future for African women in politics

Last Monday, Central African Republic chose a leader the people believe can pull the country out of its destructive downward spiral. The leader the people of this troubled nation look to with great and hopeful expectations may come as a surprise.

January 21, 2014
Absence of women at Syria talks could jeopardize future peace

There will be some 35 countries making statements in Montreux today. But there will be no voice for the people who have the greatest stake in these talks: the women of Syria and civil society. 

January 21, 2014
Solomon MP supports 10 women reserved seats in Parliament

Solomon Islands Parliamentarian Milner Tozaka says he supports the women’s desire to have 10 seats reserved for them in the National Parliament.