Women in the News Newsletter | February 19, 2015 - February 25, 2015

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Parliamentary Staff Visit Focuses On the Work of Legislative Committees >>
Asia

Afghanistan

For the First Time, An Afghan First Lady Steps into the Spotlight (Interview)  >>

Pakistan

Senate Elections: PTI Hands Reserved Women's Seat Ticket to K-P's Samina Abid  >>

Central and Eastern Europe

Slovakia

Former PM Radicova to Advise EC Commissioner   >>

Central and West Africa

Cape Verde

Cape Verde’s AfDB Presidency Bet a Breath of Fresh Air   >>

Ghana

Women's Representation in Assemblies to Remain Low: NCCE  >>

Liberia

Ellen Inducts Women Legislative Caucus Leaders, Expresses Support for Affirmative Action for Women  >>

Nigeria

CISLAC Seeks Greater Participation of Women  >>

Nigeria

Her Excellency, Madam President  >>

Nigeria

Female Journalists Laud Approval of Independent Candidacy   >>

Eurasia

Azerbaijan

Issues of Early Marriages, Prostitution, Abortions and VAW in Azerbaijan Discussed in UN  >>

Latin America and the Caribbean

Chile

Bachelet to Open World Summit Meeting on Women and Power  >>

Cuba

Head of Ladies in White Cuban Opposition Group to Put Leadership to Vote  >>

Middle East and North Africa

Egypt

NCW: Female Representation in 2015 Parliament Weak  >>

Iraq

Baghdad's First Female Mayor to Take the Reins  >>

Iraq

Meet the Kurdish Female Politician Fighting the Islamic State (Profile)  >>

Jordan

Queen Noor of Jordan '73 Talks Injustice, Women   >>

Saudi Arabia

Thirty Women to Run in Saudi Municipal Vote   >>

Southern and East Africa

Regional

Joyce Banda Addresses UNDP Africa Retreat in Ethiopia   >>

Kenya

Changing Fortunes for Women in Politics   >>

Namibia

Nghidinwa to Remain Politically Active  >>

South Sudan

The Voice of South Sudan's Women Must Be Heard to Give Peace a Chance (Opinion)  >>

Global

USA

Millenials Don't Want to Run for Office (Blog)  >>

USA

The Numbers Don't Lie: Women Make More Effective Legislators than Men  >>

Global

Former Australian MP Talks About Power, Social Media at UAE Forum  >>

Ireland

Achieving Gender Equality is the Challenge of Our Times (Opinion)  >>

Ireland

Sinead to Play Critical Role for FF  >>

Norway

Defining Sustainable Development: The Woman Who Started It All (Profile)  >>

UK

UNISON Chief Urges Women Voters to Make Voices Heard  >>

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