Total war driving Kurdish women’s political power rise similar to effect of world wars in Europe
Women Voting Rights articles on Democracy Chronicles
Women in the 21st century have a larger political role to play if they continue to identify and dismantle the barriers in the way of their political equality. As over half the population of the planet is female, ensuring women voting rights is key for any democracy. The Nineteenth Amendment giving women the right to vote across the United States was ratified in 1920 but government elections are still dominated by men. Also see our articles on Feminism, Minority Voting Rights or LGBT voting.
Malala Accepts Nobel Peace Prize at Norway Ceremony
Attendance was high at Oslo awards ceremony where Pakistani women’s education activist Malala accepts Nobel Peace Prize along with India’s Kailash Satyarthi
Saudi Activist Loujain Hathloul Arrested Driving Female
Loujain Hathloul arrested driving female with brother as passenger in Saudi Arabia rights protest
Pakistani Women and Youth Struggle for Place in Politics
Report finds that Pakistani women and youth struggle in political parties suited to patriarchy
Revealing Pakistani Reactions to Malala Nobel Peace Prize
Monumental change in giant Pakistan revealed as liberals, conservatives, politicians and even militants must react to national pride in Malala Nobel Peace Prize
Women Astronauts Inspiring Next Generation Explorers
The 21st century will be an era of exploration of the universe beyond planet earth like never before and women astronauts have a unique opportunity to inspire young girls around the globe to participate
Malala Yousafzai Wins Nobel Peace Prize for Education Work
After nearly being assassinated by a Taliban gunman, 17-year-old Pakistani women and youth education activist Malala Yousafzai wins Nobel Peace Prize in recognition of achievements
Catholic Nuns on Quest Against Dark Money in Politics
Activists with “We the People. We the Voters” Organization supporting Catholic Nuns on Quest
Youth Tolerance to Presidential Candidate Gender and Race
Changing preferences and prejudices related to Presidential candidate gender and other factors
San Francisco Celebrates Women Leaders in Technology
San Francisco hosting the innovative Tech Superwomen Summit by honoring the undersold women leaders in technology careers and working to increase access worldwide