The "Women in Local Democracy" Project addresses women’s representation and meaningful participation in decision-making processes in Armenia. WiLD is comprised of three main dimensions: women’s empowerment, strengthening the capacity of local government, and promotion of gender equality.

(Source: UNDP)

Photo: Michelle Bachelet on her official trip to Senegal; photo credit: UN Women – Bruno Demeocq

Photo: Many expect Hillary Clinton to make a bid for the White House in 2016, but she could face some major hurdles. Photographer: Elise Amendola/AP

By Suzanne Goldenberg on Saturday 29 December 2012

Halima Yacob became the first woman and the 9^th Speaker of Singapore Parliament on 14 January 2013.

Thirty women have been appointed to the Shura Council by Saudi Arabia’s king Abdullah, for a 4-year term. This number represents a fifth of council’s seats. The decision was taken following consultations with religious leaders. In 2014, women will get the vote for the first time.

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By ABDULLAH SHIHRI and AYA BATRAWY

PHOTO: Bradley Secker - Hiba al Ha

Special computer training course designed for deaf people in Damascus, Syria.