The greatest importance of UN Resolution 1325 is that it requires governments to acknowledge the importance of women's participation in peace-building, post conflict reconstruction, and humanitarian r

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I have just come across a very interesting article about Shirley Chisholm, the first black woman elected to the United States Congress.

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Will another international protocol lead to better representation of women in politics or something else needs to be done to bridge the existing gap between the adoption of policies and their implemen

OPINION: Sharing the Wealth: Female Philanthropists Open Up - is an interseting article about the rise of women's contributions to the activities and programs supporting other women and girls. [Women's eNews]

The International Women's Day was widely celebrated by the women leaders and activists around the world. The women shared with their experiences and inspired each other for further actions aimed at advancing women’s rights and participation in all spheres of life. The article "Women's Rights Week Sparkles with 'New Era' Energy" provides a good overview of events taken place in the United States during this time.- [World Pulse Magazine] Another interesting article is "Women Endure Threats for Day of Action" that summarizes not only events held by the women activists, but also decisions made by the heads of governments and officials around the world on this day. - [Middle East Time]

Africa: Number of Female MPs Rising, Study Reveals - The study conducted by the Inter Parliamentary Union shows an increase in the number of women parliamentarians and presiding officers worldwide. [allAfrica.com]

Iran to Prosecute Women's Rights Activists - The Iranian Judiciary will hold a trial on March 4 to prosecute four female activists for peacefully protesting Iran's discriminatory laws against women.

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What is the impact of technology on the ability of women leaders to run for the offices and win?