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Women of Bangladesh emerge as global model of leadership

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Women of Bangladesh emerge as global model of leadership

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Bangladesh ranks 7th in the world in the political empowerment of women.

Bangladesh has emerged as a shining global model of women leadership when women take leading positions at every sphere of its political and social arena with them performing duties as prime minister, parliament speaker, and cabinet ministers simultaneously.

Bangladesh ranks 7th in the world in the political empowerment of women.

Bangladesh has emerged as a shining global model of women leadership when women take leading positions at every sphere of its political and social arena with them performing duties as prime minister, parliament speaker, and cabinet ministers simultaneously.

Learning from local women leaders in times of crisis

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June 11, 2020

Learning from local women leaders in times of crisis

Communities worldwide are facing a complex emergency unlike any in my lifetime.

Communities worldwide are facing a complex emergency unlike any in my lifetime.

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The black women who paved the way for this moment

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The black women who paved the way for this moment

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In cities across the United States, black activists are denouncing state-sanctioned violence and demanding radical changes to American policing. Black women leaders occupy a central role in these movements. Utilizing public spaces—such as city parks and streets—they are advocating for equality and justice and giving voice to historical truths many Americans find uncomfortable.

In cities across the United States, black activists are denouncing state-sanctioned violence and demanding radical changes to American policing. Black women leaders occupy a central role in these movements. Utilizing public spaces—such as city parks and streets—they are advocating for equality and justice and giving voice to historical truths many Americans find uncomfortable.

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Leadership unscripted: Former President Mary Robinson and Halla Tómasdóttir

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Leadership unscripted: Former President Mary Robinson and Halla Tómasdóttir

The COVID-19 pandemic is an extraordinary test of leadership, and women in global leadership positions are rising to meet the challenge.

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Leadership in crisis: What do we expect from leaders during the Covid-19

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Leadership in crisis: What do we expect from leaders during the Covid-19

It’s rapidly becoming clear that Covid-19’s effects are gendered in complex ways, in ways that can either reinforce or challenge existing inequalities

Exclusion or interests? Why females in elected office reduce petty and grand corruption

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June 11, 2020

Exclusion or interests? Why females in elected office reduce petty and grand corruption

Disappointed by the numerous failures of anticorruption reforms, international organisations, scholars and policy makers increasingly place their hopes on measures aimed at enhancing gender equality and in particular increasing the inclusion of femal

Disappointed by the numerous failures of anticorruption reforms, international organisations, scholars and policy makers increasingly place their hopes on measures aimed at enhancing gender equality and in particular increasing the inclusion of femal

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US: Could coronavirus response affect women’s votes?

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US: Could coronavirus response affect women’s votes?

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Deborah Bosner was gobsmacked the first time she tuned into Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine’s near-daily coronavirus briefings and heard his health director, Dr. Amy Acton, speak.

The Upper Arlington business owner spent 13 years working for Battelle and said Acton’s “calm voice” and “digestible explanations” were “just sort of a lighting rod of everything I hold dear in terms of science and evidence-based decision making.”

Deborah Bosner was gobsmacked the first time she tuned into Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine’s near-daily coronavirus briefings and heard his health director, Dr. Amy Acton, speak.

The Upper Arlington business owner spent 13 years working for Battelle and said Acton’s “calm voice” and “digestible explanations” were “just sort of a lighting rod of everything I hold dear in terms of science and evidence-based decision making.”

Is the great woman theory of coronavirus leadership true?

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June 10, 2020

Is the great woman theory of coronavirus leadership true?

A couple of days ago, Norway’s Prime Minister, Erna Solberg, was asked why countries with women leaders were having more success combating the coronavirus pandemic than their male counterparts.

A couple of days ago, Norway’s Prime Minister, Erna Solberg, was asked why countries with women leaders were having more success combating the coronavirus pandemic than their male counterparts.

The importance of gender inclusion in COVID-19 responses

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June 9, 2020

The importance of gender inclusion in COVID-19 responses

In late January, President Donald Trump announced the formation of a Coronavirus Task Force, mad

In late January, President Donald Trump announced the formation of a Coronavirus Task Force, mad