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August 17, 2020
Coronavirus: The African Women Leaders Network – a movement for the transformation of Africa

The year 2020 began on a high note for the African Women Leaders Network (AWLN).

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August 14, 2020
Women rally across Belarus as thousands detained in post-election protests

Hundreds of women rallied across the capital of Belarus on Wednesday to protest a brutal police crackdown that has left hundreds injured and thous

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August 14, 2020
Belarus: Authorities threatening women political activists ahead of election

President Alyaksandr Lukashenka seeking re-election next month for sixth consecutive term.

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August 14, 2020
They might not win, but 3 women are 'giving hope' to Belarus with an unlikely presidential bid

Elections in Belarus are usually a boring, predictable affair.

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August 13, 2020
Represent: inside a timely film about the tough road women in politics face

The decision to run for office arrived for Myya Jones in the winter of 2016.

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August 13, 2020
At least 11 women have vied for U.S. vice president. Here’s what happened to them

Biden announced that Kamala Harris would be his running mate in the 2020 presidential election, making Harris, a senator from California, the firs

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Why increased activism has not translated into global women’s empowerment

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August 13, 2020

Why increased activism has not translated into global women’s empowerment

By Pavit Kaur

India has hardly ever seen a purely women-driven movement where women have been the pioneers of a development and have stood up for a cause all by themselves.

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By Pavit Kaur

India has hardly ever seen a purely women-driven movement where women have been the pioneers of a development and have stood up for a cause all by themselves.

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