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Want a well-run pandemic response? Put a woman in charge

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February 5, 2021

Want a well-run pandemic response? Put a woman in charge

As Boris Johnson’s Britain notches up 100,000 deaths, the statistics for female-run countries are incomparably better. But is the connection as simple as it looks?

As Boris Johnson’s Britain notches up 100,000 deaths, the statistics for female-run countries are incomparably better. But is the connection as simple as it looks?

Could this be why countries led by women are faring better against coronavirus?

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February 5, 2021

Could this be why countries led by women are faring better against coronavirus?

The question of "what if women ruled the world" is getting less hypothetical these days as experts and 

The question of "what if women ruled the world" is getting less hypothetical these days as experts and 

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When will women hold as many top government jobs as men?

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When will women hold as many top government jobs as men?

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By Emma Batha

LONDON, Feb 1 (Thomson Reuters Foundation) - Boosting the number of female leaders and government ministers will help build a stronger post-pandemic world, the head of U.N. Women, Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka, said on Monday as data showed women may wait 130 years to see equality at the top.

By Emma Batha

LONDON, Feb 1 (Thomson Reuters Foundation) - Boosting the number of female leaders and government ministers will help build a stronger post-pandemic world, the head of U.N. Women, Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka, said on Monday as data showed women may wait 130 years to see equality at the top.

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Janet Yellen confirmed as first female treasury secretary in U.S. history

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Janet Yellen confirmed as first female treasury secretary in U.S. history

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Yellen "has long been an advocate for addressing the income and wealth distribution, and now she will be able to act on it,” said one economist.

Former Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen was confirmed as treasury secretary Monday, with the Senate voting 84-15 to make her the first woman to lead the department.

Yellen "has long been an advocate for addressing the income and wealth distribution, and now she will be able to act on it,” said one economist.

Former Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen was confirmed as treasury secretary Monday, with the Senate voting 84-15 to make her the first woman to lead the department.

Shaping the International Agenda II: Progress on raising women’s voices in intergovernmental forums

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January 21, 2021

Shaping the International Agenda II: Progress on raising women’s voices in intergovernmental forums

Women’s full and equal participation in all decision-making processes is necessary to achieve gender equality and drive progress towards sustainable development.

Women’s full and equal participation in all decision-making processes is necessary to achieve gender equality and drive progress towards sustainable development.