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Iranian protesters remain defiant in the face of violent and brutal regime oppression

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June 20, 2023

Iranian protesters remain defiant in the face of violent and brutal regime oppression

The vibrant, brave and unyielding voice of dissent remains strong in Iran despite months of brutal repression by the clerical regime.

The vibrant, brave and unyielding voice of dissent remains strong in Iran despite months of brutal repression by the clerical regime.

Doha deal excludes Afghan women from political engagement: HRW

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June 20, 2023

Doha deal excludes Afghan women from political engagement: HRW

The Doha agreement, which was signed between the US and the Taliban, is less transparent and also excluded Afghan women from political engagement to a great extent, Heathe

The Doha agreement, which was signed between the US and the Taliban, is less transparent and also excluded Afghan women from political engagement to a great extent, Heathe

World News

Nigeria: experts advocate more women in leadership positions

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Nigeria: experts advocate more women in leadership positions

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An expert in gender advocacy, Dr Ene Ede has appealed to the Federal government to close the gender gap by appointing more women into positions of authority.

Dr Ede stated this in Abuja during a one-day Media training on gender sensitive reporting.

An expert in gender advocacy, Dr Ene Ede has appealed to the Federal government to close the gender gap by appointing more women into positions of authority.

Dr Ede stated this in Abuja during a one-day Media training on gender sensitive reporting.

Interviews

First ever woman DG of education shares thoughts and hopes for Malaysian women

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June 14, 2023

First ever woman DG of education shares thoughts and hopes for Malaysian women

The only wisdom we can hope to acquire is the wisdom of humility: humility is endless, and that’s what I know of Asiah, says former Deputy Prime Minister, Datuk Seri Dr Wan Azizah Wan Ismail at the recent launch of Tan Sri Asiah Abu Samah’s biography

The only wisdom we can hope to acquire is the wisdom of humility: humility is endless, and that’s what I know of Asiah, says former Deputy Prime Minister, Datuk Seri Dr Wan Azizah Wan Ismail at the recent launch of Tan Sri Asiah Abu Samah’s biography

Political parties 'must run more female candidates in a meaningful way'

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June 14, 2023

Political parties 'must run more female candidates in a meaningful way'

Political parties must run more female candidates in a “meaningful and serious way” while not all women are “political animals”, the Oireachtas committee on children, equality, disability, integration and youth has heard.

Political parties must run more female candidates in a “meaningful and serious way” while not all women are “political animals”, the Oireachtas committee on children, equality, disability, integration and youth has heard.

Women’s political participation must move beyond quotas

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June 14, 2023

Women’s political participation must move beyond quotas

Increasing the proportion of women in political decision-making has long been an admirable goal in peacebuilding and development.

Increasing the proportion of women in political decision-making has long been an admirable goal in peacebuilding and development.

World News

Zanzibar: women in politics award President Mwinyi

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Zanzibar: women in politics award President Mwinyi

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ULINGO have awarded President Hussein Mwinyi for his role in developing Zanzibar including promoting gender equality.

One of notable area, the group said, was his effort to enhance women participation in decision making and leadership posts.

ULINGO have awarded President Hussein Mwinyi for his role in developing Zanzibar including promoting gender equality.

One of notable area, the group said, was his effort to enhance women participation in decision making and leadership posts.