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As Iraq backslides on gender equality, where are its women MPs?

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September 11, 2023

As Iraq backslides on gender equality, where are its women MPs?

In early August, the Iraqi Communications and Media Commission issued a directive banning the use of the term “gender” in all public communications.

In early August, the Iraqi Communications and Media Commission issued a directive banning the use of the term “gender” in all public communications.

Is Theresa May cosplaying as Napoleon? What this portrait tells us about powerful women

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September 11, 2023

Is Theresa May cosplaying as Napoleon? What this portrait tells us about powerful women

Imagine a leader. What do you see? How are they presented? What are they wearing? Are they up on a platform or down on the ground? In uniform or in a dress?

Imagine a leader. What do you see? How are they presented? What are they wearing? Are they up on a platform or down on the ground? In uniform or in a dress?

Power of the pack: female legislators should hold each other’s hands

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September 11, 2023

Power of the pack: female legislators should hold each other’s hands

Exactly two weeks ago, Zimbabwe held its harmonized elections in a process that ushered in new political players who will represent their constituencies in Parliament and councils for the next five years.

Exactly two weeks ago, Zimbabwe held its harmonized elections in a process that ushered in new political players who will represent their constituencies in Parliament and councils for the next five years.

Was Edith Wilson the first female president of the United States?

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September 7, 2023

Was Edith Wilson the first female president of the United States?

Edith Wilson, First Lady and second wife of President Woodrow Wilson, achieved many firsts during her tenure as First Lady. In fact, she was the first First Lady to travel to Europe in a political capacity.

Edith Wilson, First Lady and second wife of President Woodrow Wilson, achieved many firsts during her tenure as First Lady. In fact, she was the first First Lady to travel to Europe in a political capacity.