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Monday, September 11, 2023
Editorial / Opinion Piece / Blog Post
First female prime minister in the world
Adda247
In the annals of history, there are individuals whose leadership transcends boundaries and reshapes the world’s political landscape. One such remarkable figure is Sirimavo Bandaranaike, who etched her name in history as the first woman in the world...
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Tuesday, September 05, 2023
Fight over matronymics sparks political battle in Kyrgyzstan
Institute for War & Peace Reporting
It took nearly three years of legal battles for Kyrgyz feminist activist Altyn Kapalova to be allowed to give her own surname to her children. The 39-year-old mother-of-three’s successful campaign, seen as a win for women in the country, has also...
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Monday, September 04, 2023
Editorial / Opinion Piece / Blog Post
First woman chief minister in India
Adda247
India, the world’ largest democracy, has been significant political changes since gaining independence in 1947. One of the most remarkable transformations in Indian politics has been the rise of women leaders, breaking through barriers to shatter...
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Wednesday, August 23, 2023
Editorial / Opinion Piece / Blog Post
First Woman President of India
Adda247
In a remarkable display of democratic progress and gender equality, India achieved a historic milestone with the election of its first woman president, Pratibha Patil. As a pioneering figure who shattered stereotypes and championed change, Patil’...
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Monday, July 10, 2023
Interviews
Fatima Payman
Fatima Payman is a politician of Afghan descent who was born in Australia and currently serves as a Senator in the Australian Senate following the 2022 federal election. Affiliated with the Labor Party, she was officially elected to represent...
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Source: The Star
Wednesday, June 14, 2023
Editorial / Opinion Piece / Blog Post
First ever woman DG of education shares thoughts and hopes for Malaysian women
The Star
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...
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All three women prime ministers celebrate Parliament's equality milestone. L-R: Helen Clark on video link, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern and Dame Jenny Shipley (Robert Kitchin/Stuff)
Friday, November 11, 2022
Female political figures celebrate Parliament's equality milestone
Stuff
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern says New Zealand has an “even stronger” footing to speak on gender equality as lawmakers past and present celebrated Parliament becoming one of few in the world to be the majority women. Dame Jenny Shipley, the first...
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Danish politicians Pernille Vermund and Pia Olsen Dyhr before a political debate following the election declaration, Copenhagen. Foto: Martin Sylvest/Ritzau Scanpix
Friday, November 04, 2022
Female politicians disadvantaged by online prejudices and stereotypes
University of Copenhagen
2022 ELECTIONS  In Reddit comments, female politicians are more likely to be referred to by their first names, and with a less professional focus, than their male counterparts. This a new study from the University of Copenhagen finds. Previous work...
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FWCC coordinator Shamima Ali speaking atthe flag-raising ceremony in Suva, on Thurs 06 Oct 2022. Picture: ELIKI NUKUTABU
Friday, October 21, 2022
Editorial / Opinion Piece / Blog Post
Fiji: “Unshackle the chains”
The Fiji Times
Italy recently joined Great Britain, Finland and New Zealand after the country elected its first woman prime minister. Globally, women in office have often been the most underrepresented when it comes to politics, and in the Pacific, it is even more...
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France, femmes en politique: que nous disent les médias? (50/50 Magazine)
Thursday, October 20, 2022
Interviews
France, femmes en politique: que nous disent les médias?
50/50 Magazine
Pourquoi privilégier l’étude des médias quand on travaille sur les questions de genre ? En ce qui me concerne, je poserai la question des femmes politiques à partir de mon terrain d’observation qui est celui des médias, et plus spécifiquement, des...
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The IPU Forum of Women MPs at the 144th IPU Assembly in Indonesia (IPU)
Monday, September 26, 2022
Five ways women parliamentarians can get ahead in politics
Inter-Parliamentary Union
As Liz Truss becomes the UK’s next PM, here’s how women parliamentarians can gain ground in politics. Succeeding in politics is tough – succeeding as a woman is even harder. Millions of women around the world face discrimination, sexism and violence...
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Finally! Top jobs are going to women who have more confidence than ability too (Evening Standard)
Monday, August 08, 2022
Editorial / Opinion Piece / Blog Post
Finally! Top jobs are going to women who have more confidence than ability too
Evening Standard
According to the polls, the UK is on its way to having its third female Prime Minister. This is good news, and it’s made even better by the fact that Liz Truss (as Theresa May before her) can hardly be described as having all the qualities you’d...
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Socialist Anne Hidalgo (left), Republican Valerie Pécresse (center) and far-right leader Marine Le Pen are all in the running - Credits: DW
Monday, January 31, 2022
France: women candidates for presidency highlight politics' sexism problem
DW
France has never had a woman as president. With a number of female candidates in the election race this time, could that finally change? Challenges range from a #MeToo campaign to an "invisible" barrier to the top job. Last week, Valerie Pecresse,...
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The Peace Tower at the Parliament of Canada in Ottawa. PHOTO BY GETTY IMAGES /Toronto Sun
Friday, January 21, 2022
Editorial / Opinion Piece / Blog Post
Feminism and gender equality, they seem so simple
Toronto Sun
By Mark Bonokoski There is no examination to become a feminist, and no course to take to lay claim to the supposed high ground. t’s largely self-identifying. Are you a feminist? Yes I am. (Pause) Thanks. Er, please be seated. Sen. Donna Dasko...
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Minister for Women, Children and Poverty Rosy Sofia Akbar makes a point in Parliament. Picture: PARLIAMENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF FIJI - The Fiji Times
Monday, December 13, 2021
Fiji: women are still under-represented in Parliament
The Fiji Times
Women are still under-represented in Parliament. Minister for Women, Children and Poverty Alleviation Rosy Akbar made the remark in her response to President Ratu Wiliame Katonivere’s Parliament opening address. “I emphasise that we, as a people,...
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La Prensa Latina
Wednesday, September 22, 2021
Female politicians call for women’s rights in 1st conference under Taliban
La Prensa Latina
Kabul, Sep 19 (EFE).- Female politicians in Afghanistan on Sunday held their first press conference under the new Taliban regime, where they called for the restoration of women’s rights to education and work. The conference, attended by 150 women,...
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For more women in politics
Thursday, March 04, 2021
For more women in politics
The European Committee of the Regions (CoR) is pleased to announce an event to celebrate International Women’s Day on 8 March 2021. Entitled “For more women in politics”, an online conference will discuss women’s participation in local, regional and...
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reuters
Wednesday, January 06, 2021
From Belarus to Bangkok, women took to streets demanding change in 2020
Reuters
(Thomson Reuters Foundation) - From Belarus to Nigeria to Thailand, women played a prominent role in protest movements this year, driven by increasing frustration over the slow pace of political change and inequalities deepened by COVID-19. Whether...
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