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NDI Poll: Georgians Want More Gender Equality and Mandatory Gender Quotas >>
Asia

Regional

APA Concerned Over Situation of Palestinian and Syrian Women >>

Afghanistan

Behind the Numbers: Security, Stability, and the Afghan Economy (Blog) >>

Afghanistan

UN Women Chief 'Seriously Concerned' Afghan Women's Gains May Be Reversed (Interview) >>

Afghanistan

Women Leaders Under Attack (Blog) >>

Fiji

National Gender Policy to Be Implemented >>

Fiji

Despoja: Perseverance Is Paramount >>

India

Women Voters Outnumber Men, 86% Cast Votes for Civic Polls >>

India

Women in Kashmir and Tryst with Politics >>

Japan

Another Low for Japan's Gender Gap, as Only 15% of Election Candidates Are Female >>

Pakistan

Call for Giving Due Share to Women in Decision-Making >>

Pakistan

Law Against Violence on Women Soon, Says Chief Minister >>

Pakistan

Us and Them: Men Not Ready to Treat Women as Equals in Politics >>

Vietnam

Women Should Play Greater Role in Politics: VP >>

Central and Eastern Europe

Romania

Cretu: 'I Will Cut Financing to Luxury Investment' (Interview) >>

Central and West Africa

Gambia

First Lady Tagged 'Brave' for Role in Women's Rights Promotion >>

Ghana

Low Women Participation in Local Governance: NCCE >>

Nigeria

Groups to Take Campaign for Women Participation to Grassroots >>

Nigeria

How Media Can Boost Electoral Fortunes of Womenfolk >>

Nigeria

Nigerian Women Rank 102 in Political Participation Globally >>

Rwanda

Call for Continental Efforts Against Gender Inequality >>

Eurasia

Georgia

Is There Gender Equality in Georgia? >>

Moldova

Arta Dade: Elections in Moldova Were Generally Well Administered >>

Moldova

Media Impeded 'Balanced Information' in Moldova Parliamentary Elections: OSCE >>

Turkey

Women Blast Erdogan Over 'Hate Crime' >>

Latin America and the Caribbean

Bahamas

Bahamas Ranks 101st for Political Gender Equality >>

Bolivia

Women Occupy 48% of Incoming Legislative Seats in Bolivia >>

Haiti

Michaelle Jean Succeeds to Abdou Diouf at Head of the OIF >>

Trinidad and Tobago

"We're Getting Better" >>

Trinidad and Tobago

New Book Highlights Women in Local Government >>

Middle East and North Africa

Bahrain

New Women MPs Optimistic About Contributions >>

Bahrain

Three Women Win in Bahrain Municipal Elections >>

Libya

Libyan Women Struggle to Join the Workforce >>

Southern and East Africa

Kenya

Kenya Launches Campaign Against Gender Inequality >>

Namibia

E-Voting, Gender Equality in Focus in Namibian Elections (Interview) >>

Somalia

African Union Gender Envoy Visits Mogadishu >>

South Africa

ANC 'Poorer Without Mabe' >>

South Africa

The River Runs Dry: Gender Equality in South Africa (Opinion) >>

Uganda

Kadaga Calls for Increased Funding on Gender Issues >>

Uganda

Lack of Funds Foil Presidency Bids by Ugandan Women: Ex-Candidate >>

Zambia

Zambia Ready for Female President: NGOCC >>

Zimbabwe

Mugabe Under Fire >>

Global

USA

The Woman Behind a Massively Influential Political Movement (Profile) >>

Global

Alison-Madueke Elected OPEC's First Female President >>

Global

Does Politics Need Gender Quotas--For Men? (Opinion?) >>

Global

United Nations Security Council Resolution 1325: A Dream Deferred? (Opinion) >>

Australia

Is it Time for a Cabinet Reshuffle? These Talented Women Are Still Knocking (Opinion) >>

Canada

Megan Leslie on Women in Politics and the Missing Dialogue (Interview) >>

Canada

Scrappy Premier Cries Foul on Gender as she Relishes Political Battleground (Profile) >>

EU

Female Leadership Is a Must, Not an Option (Opinion) >>

EU

No EU Democracy Without Gender Equality (Opinion) >>

Germany

Germany to Legislate 30% Women on Company Boards >>

UK

95 Years Since its First Female MP, Britain Is Lagging Behind (Opinion) >>

UK

Baroness Warsi Slams Media's Portrayal of Women in Politics (Blog) >>

UK

Sturgeon Vows to Smash Glass Ceiling as She Sets off to Meet the Queen >>

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