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Athens to host pioneering women political leaders summit: A milestone for gender equality in politics

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Athens to host pioneering women political leaders summit: A milestone for gender equality in politics

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In the heart of Athens, beneath the watchful eyes of history, a groundbreaking event is set to unfold that promises to reshape the landscape of political leadership across the globe. From April 19-21, the Women Political Leaders (WPL) network will convene for its annual summit, a gathering that not only honors the strides taken towards gender equality in political arenas but also, under the patronage of President Katerina Sakellaropoulou, aims to dismantle the longstanding barriers still facing women in politics today.

In the heart of Athens, beneath the watchful eyes of history, a groundbreaking event is set to unfold that promises to reshape the landscape of political leadership across the globe. From April 19-21, the Women Political Leaders (WPL) network will convene for its annual summit, a gathering that not only honors the strides taken towards gender equality in political arenas but also, under the patronage of President Katerina Sakellaropoulou, aims to dismantle the longstanding barriers still facing women in politics today.

Women still struggling with boys' club of Greek politics

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May 23, 2023

Women still struggling with boys' club of Greek politics

Athens (AFP) – As the credits rolled on Greek television's long-awaited election debate between the party leaders, one thing united them -- they were all men.

Athens (AFP) – As the credits rolled on Greek television's long-awaited election debate between the party leaders, one thing united them -- they were all men.

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Katerina Sakellaropoulou becomes Greece's first woman president

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Katerina Sakellaropoulou becomes Greece's first woman president

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High court judge and human rights advocate Katerina Sakellaropoulou has been elected Greece's first female president by parliament on Wednesday.

High court judge and human rights advocate Katerina Sakellaropoulou has been elected Greece's first female president by parliament on Wednesday.

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Three out of four Greeks believe the country needs more women in politics

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Three out of four Greeks believe the country needs more women in politics

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A recent survey conducted by Greece‘s Research Center for Gender Equality (KETHI) in April found that 72 percent of Greeks believe that the country needs more women in politics, and their reluctance to participate is harmful to Democracy.

A recent survey conducted by Greece‘s Research Center for Gender Equality (KETHI) in April found that 72 percent of Greeks believe that the country needs more women in politics, and their reluctance to participate is harmful to Democracy.

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Refugee Women on Greek Islands are in Constant Fear

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Refugee Women on Greek Islands are in Constant Fear

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Since the beginning of the refugee crisis in Europe, refugee women on Greek islands are in constant fear, according to Amnesty International.

Since the beginning of the refugee crisis in Europe, refugee women on Greek islands are in constant fear, according to Amnesty International.

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Initiative aims to raise number of women in Macedonia politics

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Initiative aims to raise number of women in Macedonia politics

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An initiative by the Macedonian Women's Lobby prompted 100 NGOs to sign a declaration demanding more female mayoral candidates for the March local elections. Currently, Macedonia does not have a female mayor.

(Read more at: SETimes.com)

An initiative by the Macedonian Women's Lobby prompted 100 NGOs to sign a declaration demanding more female mayoral candidates for the March local elections. Currently, Macedonia does not have a female mayor.

(Read more at: SETimes.com)

New Realities Concerning European Left Wing Gender Equality Politics: Case Study from the South Eastern European Region

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March 2, 2009

New Realities Concerning European Left Wing Gender Equality Politics: Case Study from the South Eastern European Region

This report compares the situation and potential for action of women in South Eastern Europe and investigates party politics on gender equality.

This report compares the situation and potential for action of women in South Eastern Europe and investigates party politics on gender equality.

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Rodi Kratsa-Tsagaropoulou

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December 1, 2008

Rodi Kratsa-Tsagaropoulou

Vice-President of the European Parliament, European People's Party (Christian Democrats) (EPP)
Vice-President of the European Parliament, European People's Party (Christian Democrats) (EPP)
Vice-President of the European Parliament, European People's Party (Christian Democrats) (EPP)