Tag Archives: International Women’s Day

International Women’s Day: An Egyptian Perspective

How is it that young Egyptian men are often proud of their sexual virility? The Egyptian government benefits politically.

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International Women’s Day: 100 More Years to Parity?

The overall gender gap and the political representation gap specifically is still a century from closing at the current pace.

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Which Populous Countries Elected Women Leaders?

Half of the top ten have had women heads of government or state.

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Political Glass Ceiling Breakers

Which countries led the way on women leaders and which are outliers at the top?

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U.S. vs the World? Women as Top Political Leaders

To this day, most prime ministers and presidents are men. Women are not even close, despite some progress.

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Looking Backwards: International Women’s Day

Why do we tolerate a gap in leadership on women’s rights?

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Women’s Rights Are Human Rights

Why is it right and smart to empower women?

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Afghan Women’s Desperate Cry for Help

To what lengths will some Afghan women go to escape misogynistic social customs?

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Violence Against Women: A Hidden Pandemic (Part II)

What factors cause increases in violence against women?

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Violence Against Women: A Hidden Pandemic (Part I)

Why is violence against women such a global problem?

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