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Ghana: low female representation in Parliament is disappointing - Bagbin bemoans

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June 20, 2023

Ghana: low female representation in Parliament is disappointing - Bagbin bemoans

Speaking at a public forum in Tamale as part of activities to mark 30 years of the Fourth Republican Constitution, the Speaker of Parliament expressed his disappointment w

Speaking at a public forum in Tamale as part of activities to mark 30 years of the Fourth Republican Constitution, the Speaker of Parliament expressed his disappointment w

Iranian protesters remain defiant in the face of violent and brutal regime oppression

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June 20, 2023

Iranian protesters remain defiant in the face of violent and brutal regime oppression

The vibrant, brave and unyielding voice of dissent remains strong in Iran despite months of brutal repression by the clerical regime.

The vibrant, brave and unyielding voice of dissent remains strong in Iran despite months of brutal repression by the clerical regime.

Doha deal excludes Afghan women from political engagement: HRW

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June 20, 2023

Doha deal excludes Afghan women from political engagement: HRW

The Doha agreement, which was signed between the US and the Taliban, is less transparent and also excluded Afghan women from political engagement to a great extent, Heathe

The Doha agreement, which was signed between the US and the Taliban, is less transparent and also excluded Afghan women from political engagement to a great extent, Heathe

Nigeria: journalists strategise to encourage more women’s participation in politics

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June 19, 2023

Nigeria: journalists strategise to encourage more women’s participation in politics

Journalists across the nation’s media landscape have resolved to help enhance greater women’s participation in politics in the country through the instrumentality of susta

Journalists across the nation’s media landscape have resolved to help enhance greater women’s participation in politics in the country through the instrumentality of susta

Action needed to accelerate progress toward full participation of women in public and political life

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June 19, 2023

Action needed to accelerate progress toward full participation of women in public and political life

Gender-based biases in public and political life against women remain deeply entrenched globally, and urgent action is needed to accelerate progress towards full participa

Gender-based biases in public and political life against women remain deeply entrenched globally, and urgent action is needed to accelerate progress towards full participa

Why Mexico may beat the USA in having a woman president

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June 14, 2023

Why Mexico may beat the USA in having a woman president

The mayor of Mexico City, Claudia Sheinbaum, resigned this week in order to run for president.

The mayor of Mexico City, Claudia Sheinbaum, resigned this week in order to run for president.

Zimbabwe: vote buying, an obstacle to women’s political participation

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June 14, 2023

Zimbabwe: vote buying, an obstacle to women’s political participation

The Women’s Academy for Leadership and Political Excellence (Walpe) with support from the European Union delegation to Zimbabwe and in partnership with the Zimbabwe Election Support Network hosted an online television discussion on Bustop TV’s Facebo

The Women’s Academy for Leadership and Political Excellence (Walpe) with support from the European Union delegation to Zimbabwe and in partnership with the Zimbabwe Election Support Network hosted an online television discussion on Bustop TV’s Facebo

First ever woman DG of education shares thoughts and hopes for Malaysian women

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June 14, 2023

First ever woman DG of education shares thoughts and hopes for Malaysian women

The only wisdom we can hope to acquire is the wisdom of humility: humility is endless, and that’s what I know of Asiah, says former Deputy Prime Minister, Datuk Seri Dr Wan Azizah Wan Ismail at the recent launch of Tan Sri Asiah Abu Samah’s biography

The only wisdom we can hope to acquire is the wisdom of humility: humility is endless, and that’s what I know of Asiah, says former Deputy Prime Minister, Datuk Seri Dr Wan Azizah Wan Ismail at the recent launch of Tan Sri Asiah Abu Samah’s biography