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Source: Women's Web
Tuesday, June 13, 2023
Gender equality in urban governance: the need for women community leaders
Women play a critical role not just in their homes and offices but also in the progress of the entire human race. While they have always held roles like those of scholars, writers, administrators, and reformers, women’s participation as community...
Source: Politico
Tuesday, June 13, 2023
USA: when it comes to guns, Republican women don’t always agree with Republican men
For years it has seemed as if the political stalemate over guns in America was unbreakable. Despite mass shooting after mass shooting, most efforts to regulate gun ownership, even in ways that have a majority of support from voters, have run...
Source: The Washington Post
Tuesday, June 13, 2023
Berlusconi’s testosterone politics have been overtaken by women in Italy
The death of Silvio Berlusconi, the billionaire playboy who for decades dominated the boys’ club of Italian politics, comes at a moment that would have been difficult to envision during his testosterone-charged era: Italian women have inherited the...
Source: DW News
Tuesday, June 13, 2023
Pakistan: how Khan crackdown imperils women in politics
As Pakistan's government continues to crack down on supporters of former Prime Minister Imran Khan and his Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party, female supporters say the government is using the unrest to create a hostile environment for women in...
Source: Shetland News
Monday, June 12, 2023
Scottish Government event to encourage women into politics
An event is taking place at Lerwick Town Hall later this month to celebrate and encourage women in the political sphere. A core event is being held at the Scottish Parliament in Holyrood, and it will be livestreamed to Lerwick Town Hall. \Scotland’...
Source: Ms Magazine
Friday, June 09, 2023
Amplifying women’s congressional power
Having women represented in legislative bodies makes for better governing. Intentional efforts can amplify women’s power—and staying power—in the halls of Congress. Dr. Maya Kornberg has spent a lot of time thinking about congressional committees...
Source: The Jerusalem Post
Friday, June 09, 2023
Women participation gains momentum in Jerusalem municipal elections race
One hundred and forty-four days before the mayoral and city council elections, and it seems that the entry of women into the race has been the sole factor bringing some action to this sleepy campaign. On one hand, the Kiberstein Institute-led...
Source: This Day Live
Thursday, June 08, 2023
Harnessing role of youths, women in engendering peace and conflict resolution
It is often said that no nation, notwithstanding its level of civilisation, can thrive in an atmosphere of chaos and civil unrest. This is because any environment coloured with hostility and political instability will consequently shift government’...
Source: Science Norway
Thursday, June 08, 2023
Digital inclusion in peace processes – no silver bullet, but a major opportunity
Digital inclusion is paving the way for women and other marginalised groups to participate in peace processes. Through digital platforms, those who are unable to participate in physical meetings, such as women with children, youth or disabled, can...
Source: Legit
Thursday, June 08, 2023
Women in power: full list of female deputy governors in Nigeria and their states
As the big brother of Africa, Nigeria is known for its rich cultural diversity and vibrant democracy. This trait has seen a steady rise in the participation of women in various leadership positions. Over the years, Nigerian women have shattered...
Source: Civil Beat
Thursday, June 08, 2023
Beth Fukumoto: some ideas for finally achieving political parity for women
It’s no secret that women are underrepresented in elected offices across the world. Today, women occupy 33% of the 8,230 state and federal elected positions — a record high. Despite ongoing progress, the gender gap persists. The unequal...
Source: Arab Times
Thursday, June 08, 2023
Kuwaiti women still struggle to find ‘rightful place’ in political narrative
Who is Mudhawi? I had asked. Dr AlanoudAl Sharekh, the quiet, unassuming award-winning academic, activist, and founding member of Abolish 153, had quietly explained that Mudhawi is a traditional name from the Arabian Gulf region. It conjures up an...
Source: Kuwait Times
Wednesday, June 07, 2023
Inequality a major reason for women’s weak political representation - Activists
Women in Kuwait were granted their political rights in 2005, but since then they have been struggling politically, due to several reasons. In recent years, women’s representation in the National Assembly has become much weaker than before. Head of...
Source: European Roma Rights Centre
Wednesday, June 07, 2023
Whose decision is it anyway? Romani women as leaders and decision makers
Romani women and girls go on to suffer from multiple forms of discrimination: not only are they Roma but they are also women. The gender gap still exists, and for Romani women the discrimination stemming from antigypsyism reinforces these...
Source: Angola Press News Agency
Wednesday, June 07, 2023
Parliament speaker highlights women role in defense of peace
National Assembly Speaker Carolina Cerqueira highlighted Wednesday the role of Parliamentary leaders in defending peace, stability and security in the regions of SADC and the Great Lakes. The recognition was expressed at a meeting with the Speaker...
Source: Naija Times
Wednesday, June 07, 2023
Women in Nigerian politics: Where lies 35 percent affirmative action?
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu had in his manifesto during the campaigns for the election that brought him into office, promised to work with the National Assembly (10th Assembly) to pass a law to increase women’s participation in government to at...
Source: iBrandTV
Tuesday, June 06, 2023
Nigeria: NGOs, stakeholders advocate more female political engagement
Bukola Idowu, Kimpact Development Initiative, KDI, made the call on the sidelines of a Civil Society Organisations-Political party roundtable on Monday in Osogbo. Idowu stated that the need to reawaken gender equality, particularly women’s...
Source: Euroactiv
Tuesday, June 06, 2023
Women in strategic comms: navigating crises with resilience
Women in strategic communications play a pivotal role in navigating the complex terrain of business, political, and economic crises. Negotiating the pathways to success requires remarkable resilience combined with keen strategic insights and...

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