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Who is Dina Boluarte, Peru's first female president? (Picture: CNN)
Thursday, December 08, 2022
Who is Dina Boluarte, Peru's first female president?
CNN
(CNN) — Dina Boluarte took office as the new President of Peru on Wednesday, after Congress ousted former president Pedro Castillo. In this turbulent context, Boluarte, who until a few hours ago was the country's Vice President, took over as...
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Dina Boluarte said she would govern until 2026 (Picture: Getty images)
Thursday, December 08, 2022
Peru's President Pedro Castillo replaced by Dina Boluarte after impeachment
BBC
Peru has a female president for the first time, after ex-president Pedro Castillo was impeached - hours after he tried to dissolve parliament. Dina Boluarte - previously the vice-president - was sworn in after a dramatic day in Lima on Wednesday....
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Betsy Chavez jurando su cargo como primera ministra (Foto: Twitter)
Monday, November 28, 2022
Peru's president Pedro Castillo has named Betssy Chavez as the new prime minister
Agenzia Nova
The former culture minister replaces Aníbal Torres, who resigned after losing the confidence of the Andean parliament. The president of Peru, Pedro Castillo, he appointed Betsy Chavez as the new prime minister. Chavez, who until today had held the...
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In Peru, technology brings young people into politics (Picture: UNDP)
Monday, September 26, 2022
Editorial / Opinion Piece / Blog Post
In Peru, technology brings young people into politics
UNDP
In Peru, about 68 percent of young people have expressed an interest in politics, and about a third have volunteered, donated and advocated on behalf of initiatives during the COVID-19 pandemic. As a result young people have mobilized to fight...
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Lady Camones Soriano
Monday, May 02, 2022
Interviews
Lady Camones Soriano
Lady Camones is the First Vice President of the Congress of the Republic of Peru. This interview was conducted on 6 September 2021 in Vienna, Austria, during the 13th Summit of Women Speakers of Parliament. Click on the Settings button for subtitles...
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(PRESIDENCIA DEL PERU/AFP)
Thursday, October 07, 2021
Peru president names woman environmentalist as new PM
Yahoo
Peruvian President Pedro Castillo accepted the resignation of his prime minister Wednesday and replaced him with a female environmental activist. Under Peruvian law, the prime minister's resignation automatically triggered that of the entire cabinet...
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Aljazeera English
Thursday, June 03, 2021
Multimedia
Peru presidential candidates square off in debate
Candidates in Peru's polarised presidential race have squared off in a televised debate - a week ahead of the runoff vote. Opponents of Pedro Castillo say his socialist policies will hurt the economy. Critics of conservative contender Keiko Fujimori...
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Feminists march in Lima in 2016 against Keiko Fujimori, one of two candidates vying for the presidency in run-off elections this June | Carlos Garcia Granthon/Pacific Press/Alamy Live News. All rights reserved
Thursday, June 03, 2021
Editorial / Opinion Piece / Blog Post
There’s no way to vote for women’s rights in Peru’s presidential elections
Open Democracy
The country infamous for forced sterilisations will face the choice of two ‘anti-gender’ candidates in run-off elections in June. Anti-women rhetoric has entered national electoral politics in Peru – the country that is infamous for its policy of...
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Monday, December 14, 2020
Editorial / Opinion Piece / Blog Post
A wave of women just swept into power in the 'Country of Rapists'
Vice
When Elvia Barrios was named the first woman to be Peru’s top judge this month, she wasted no time in highlighting the twin evils undermining the country’s legal system - sexism and corruption. Noting the high number of magistrates convicted of...
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Wednesday, October 04, 2017
Economist Mercedes Araoz Sworn In as Peru’s New Prime Minister
LIMA – Peru’s Second Vice President, Mercedes Araoz, an economist by training, was sworn in on 17 September 2017 as the new head of the Council of Ministers –known as the prime minister–, formed by 13 members of the cabinet and headed to date by...
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Friday, February 19, 2016
WIP at the APEC Women Leaders Convention
The Women in Parliaments Global Forum will participate at the APEC Women Leaders convention. The Women Leaders Network is open to women who are leaders in their field and willing to use their position to influence policies that will help benefit...
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Monday, May 26, 2014
We want to be actors in our own futures with full rights
Tarcila Rivera Zea was 44 years old when she took part in the World Conference on Women in Beijing in 1995. Today, this indigenous Peruvian activist is President of the Centre for Indigenous Cultures of Peru (CHIRAPAQ) and a member of the UN Women...
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Friday, July 05, 2013
Peru's first lady firmly denies 2016 presidential bid
Peru's powerful first lady Nadine Heredia on Friday made her strongest denial yet that she will run for president in 2016, responding to criticism that she might try to have an anti-nepotism law thrown out so she could launch a bid. Heredia's...
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Friday, March 22, 2013
Report / White Paper
Political representation of women and indigenous peoples: Evidence from the Peruvian quotas
This paper seeks to advance the analysis of substantive representation of marginalised groups through a critical assessment of quotas in Peru. It provides a review of theoretical underpinnings and key concepts of political representation of...
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Wednesday, February 20, 2013
Violence against women in politics
Highlighting news, interviews, resources and events on violence against women in politics
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Wednesday, May 30, 2012
New International IDEA Resource
30 Years of Democracy: Riding the Wave? Women’s Political Participation in Latin America. “Ginger Rogers did everything Fred Astaire did, except backwards and in high heels.” This report examines the progress made in women’s participation at all...
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Wednesday, May 30, 2012
Peru: 2130 Partners Translates Leadership Training Success for Indigenous Women Leaders of Peru
2130 Partners, an executive leadership development and education firm that trains leaders to create focus, alignment and collaboration around a sustainable shared vision, today announced that it will provide leadership training to approximately 30...
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Wednesday, May 30, 2012
iKNOW Politics Launch in Peru: Are you ready for lists? iKNOW Politics and women candidates 2010-2011
iKNOW Politics organized a country launch in Lima, Peru. The theme of the launch was "Are you read for lists? iKNOW Politics and women candidates 2010-2011" and it took place on December 2. The event was divided into two sessions. The first was...
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