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Albania grapples with gender equality at home, work, politics

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May 4, 2023

Albania grapples with gender equality at home, work, politics

Albanian women spend 25 years of their life raising children and carrying out unpaid work such as caring for family members and carrying out domestic chores, according to

Albanian women spend 25 years of their life raising children and carrying out unpaid work such as caring for family members and carrying out domestic chores, according to

‘Suffocating intimidation’: female politicians in Sierra Leone on sexism and abuse

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May 4, 2023

‘Suffocating intimidation’: female politicians in Sierra Leone on sexism and abuse

As the country gears up for polls in June, women in politics speak out about refusing to be silenced despite the abuse and intimidation they face

As the country gears up for polls in June, women in politics speak out about refusing to be silenced despite the abuse and intimidation they face

Women are significantly under-represented in Pacific politics. But they're pushing for change

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May 4, 2023

Women are significantly under-represented in Pacific politics. But they're pushing for change

Gloria Julia King is the only female member of Vanuatu's parliament.

Before she was elected last year, there hadn't been a female MP in Vanuatu for 15 years.

Gloria Julia King is the only female member of Vanuatu's parliament.

Before she was elected last year, there hadn't been a female MP in Vanuatu for 15 years.

A small Japanese town sets new precedent for women in politics

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May 4, 2023

A small Japanese town sets new precedent for women in politics

A handful of small cities in Japan have managed to do what the rest of the country hasn’t: Elect women.

A handful of small cities in Japan have managed to do what the rest of the country hasn’t: Elect women.

Paraguayan elections pose uncertain future for women and LGBTQ people

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April 29, 2023

Paraguayan elections pose uncertain future for women and LGBTQ people

ANALYSIS: What’s at stake as Paraguay gears up for a poll tainted by misinformation and anti-rights discourse

ANALYSIS: What’s at stake as Paraguay gears up for a poll tainted by misinformation and anti-rights discourse

After Ardern, Marin and Sturgeon, is female representation in politics going backwards?

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April 20, 2023

After Ardern, Marin and Sturgeon, is female representation in politics going backwards?

The growth in the number of female leaders has plateaued around the world, while representation in national parliaments remains static

The growth in the number of female leaders has plateaued around the world, while representation in national parliaments remains static

The female mayor in Tokyo fighting Japan's sexist attitudes

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April 18, 2023

The female mayor in Tokyo fighting Japan's sexist attitudes

Satoko Kishimoto finds running one of Tokyo's main districts to be a lonely job.

Satoko Kishimoto finds running one of Tokyo's main districts to be a lonely job.