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UN Women Executive Director reinforces role of women as agents of peace and development in Sahel region on visit led by UN Secretary-General

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UN Women Executive Director reinforces role of women as agents of peace and development in Sahel region on visit led by UN Secretary-General

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Ms. Mlambo-Ngcuka met with women leaders in Mali, listening as women asked for action to protect women’s rights and train security officers. Pledging robust support from UN Women, she made a strong call for the voices of women to be heard at all levels, saying that, “Women’s full participation is critical for long-term stability across the region.” - See more at: http://www.unwomen.org/en/news/stories/2013/11/ed-visit-to-the-sahel#st…


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Ms. Mlambo-Ngcuka met with women leaders in Mali, listening as women asked for action to protect women’s rights and train security officers. Pledging robust support from UN Women, she made a strong call for the voices of women to be heard at all levels, saying that, “Women’s full participation is critical for long-term stability across the region.” - See more at: http://www.unwomen.org/en/news/stories/2013/11/ed-visit-to-the-sahel#st…


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Quotas for Women in Government Remain Key in Mali

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Quotas for Women in Government Remain Key in Mali

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“I have always wanted to represent the people in my area as a ward councillor, but l gave up this dream because I was afraid to contest against men, thinking that I cannot win.” Sarah Kulemeka of the Ntcheu district also gave up on this dream because she could not afford the nomination fee.

“I have always wanted to represent the people in my area as a ward councillor, but l gave up this dream because I was afraid to contest against men, thinking that I cannot win.” Sarah Kulemeka of the Ntcheu district also gave up on this dream because she could not afford the nomination fee.

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Mali Candidates Condemn Partial Election Results, Call for Run-Off

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Mali Candidates Condemn Partial Election Results, Call for Run-Off

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Malians are still waiting for the government to announce full provisional results from Sunday's presidential poll. The presidency says the announcement has been delayed until Friday, the day by law when the results are due.

However, several candidates have already denounced partial results released earlier this week as fraudulent. Authorities said those partial results indicate a likely first-round victory for former prime minister Ibrahim Boubacar Keita...

Malians are still waiting for the government to announce full provisional results from Sunday's presidential poll. The presidency says the announcement has been delayed until Friday, the day by law when the results are due.

However, several candidates have already denounced partial results released earlier this week as fraudulent. Authorities said those partial results indicate a likely first-round victory for former prime minister Ibrahim Boubacar Keita...