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women's role in society

January 12, 2014
Female candidates will face uphill battle in 2014 election in Indonesia

Despite efforts to increase the number of women in politics, they still face an uphill battle to join the male-dominated political world, a political expert has said.

January 12, 2014
The Afghan female politician in hiding: 'No one respects women in our country'

Noorzia Atmar never wanted to leave Afghanistan.

January 11, 2014
Rahul Gandhi: If I bring one change, it would be women's empowerment in India

AICC vice-president Rahul Gandhi on Saturday batted for giving youth more space in politics and said the fundamental reason for them not getting it is that the "process for entry and promotions are not transparent".

January 11, 2014
Michelle Wu talks of change, votes otherwise

Ayanna Pressley and Michelle Wu stood side by side at the swearing-in of Boston’s new mayor, both symbols of the changing face of city politics.

January 9, 2014
The lack of women in Utah politics, USA

Where are all the women?

January 9, 2014
Gabrielle Giffords keeps door open for a future bid for office, USA

Former US representative Gabrielle Giffords — still recovering from a shooting three years ago — said Thursday that she might consider a return to political office.

January 9, 2014
2014: A turning point for women in politics?

“Our young women are forming a new era in female history,” wrote Massachusetts feminist Judith Sargent Murray excitedly. “The Rights of Women begin to be understood; we seem, at length, determined to do justice.” The year was 1798.

January 9, 2014
More women in Bangladesh rising above past perceived roles

The two most powerful women in Bangladesh — Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and opposition leader, Bangladesh National Party chairperson Khaleda Zia — have made international headlines this month as elections in the troubled nation resulted in violence.