Activists are launching an organization that aims to harness political power of women to influence elections and shape local and national policy priorities.
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As over half the population of the planet is female, success for world democracy must include a building a stronger link between women and democracy. Women in the 21st century are set to have a larger political role to play if we continue to dismantle the barriers in the way of their political equality. Also see other suggested articles on subjects like Women Voting Rights, Feminism, Minority Voting Rights or LGBT voting.
Celebrating Women’s Voting History With 1919 Tea
Three key events in the history of women’s rights will be celebrated by the LWV of Macomb County on April 27 as it hosts its 1919 Tea fundraiser.
Egyptian Woman Brutalized in Arab Spring Continues Rights Campaign
When protests began in Egypt’s Tahrir Square, Hend Nafea was a college student in Banha, north of Cairo. As Youth demanded an end to Hosni’s rule.
New International Award For Women Political Cartoonists Announced
The Organisation for refugee and displaced cartoonists has announced a new international cartooning award dedicated exclusively to promote women.
Women’s Voting Rights Activists Highlighted in New Exhibit
Feminist author and activist Gloria Steinem once said, “Women have always been an equal part of the past. We just haven’t been a part of history.”
Sudan’s Female Protesters Leading The Pro-Democracy Movement
Female activists led by Alaa Salah, 22, call for a ‘new Sudan’ as demonstrators at Khartoum sit-in keep up pressure on ruling military council.
Cameroonian Women Call on Government to Stop Anglophone War
Hundreds of Cameroonian women gathered in capital this week to urge government to stop the killings in the country’s Anglophone separatist western regions.
Jailed Iranian Journalist Gets Appeal Hearing After Months of Isolation
Iranian court has held appeal hearing for jailed Iranian journalist and rights activist who faces 12-year prison sentence for criticizing Iran’s judiciary.
Runaway Saudi Sisters Plead for Help on Social Media
Two Saudi sisters appealed for help Wednesday from the former Soviet republic of Georgia after fleeing their country, in the latest case of runaways.
Sudanese Woman in Iconic Protest Images Reports Getting Death Threats
Sudanese woman in iconic protest images against President Omar al-Bashir said on Thursday she had received death threats since her image went viral.