New study finds women and minorities are most effective lawmakers compared to other colleagues
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 Renews Call for Worldwide Push on Education
Pakistani women’s education activist Malala Yousafzai calls for worldwide push on education
Women’s Rights Activist Malala to Enter Pakistan Politics
Malala to Enter Pakistan Politics: Became icon of world education movement after assassin nearly killed her
Women’s Activist Malala Wins Award for Humanitarian Work
Activist Malala Wins Award: Pakistani activist for women’s education was almost killed for her work but has recovered and is battling once again for impoverished women of western Pakistan
$100 Million in Microloans Given to American Women
Bangladesh trailblazing Grameen Bank has transformed business of microloans for poor women that has now been successfully transferred to microloans given to American women
175th Anniversary of First Woman to Address a Legislature
Forum will hear prominent political women in America discuss gender’s past, present and future while marking significant milestone from centuries ago when Angela Grimke was the first woman to address a legislature in history
Pakistan’s Malala Renews Call for Women’s Education
Malala Yousafzai survived assassination bid and continues her battle for basic women’s education. Malala renews call for women to access knowledge economy
The Man Behind Women’s Activist Group Femen
Ukrainian women’s activist group Femen seek attention by revealing their breasts during protest but it may be that a man was the mastermind of movement
Madeleine Albright Awarded ‘Unique Female Leader’
Secretary of State under President Bill Clinton, Madeleine Albright awarded for her role as a unique woman with realpolitik power according to charity
Pakistan’s Malala Calls for Education Push
Education and anti-extremism advocate Malala calls for education push and new literacy drive