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Women In Government

Women are elected when a crisis exists but most are looking down the glass cliff
Analysis
/ 15 July 2016

Women are elected when a crisis exists but most are looking down the glass cliff

Theresa May’s appointment as Britain’s prime minister is a feat for women globally. But she has been handed a poisoned chalice.

By Staff Reporter
Iran gives women a much-needed breakthrough
Article
/ 16 April 2015

Iran gives women a much-needed breakthrough

Marzieh Afkham, who is the country’s first foreign ministry spokesperson, will head a mission in an unnamed East Asian country.

By Saeed Kamali Dehghan
Women stand tall in independent Rwanda
Africa
/ 3 July 2014

Women stand tall in independent Rwanda

A summit in the capital city will seek to discover how Rwanda has become the only country in the world with more female than male parliamentarians.

By Staff Reporter
Zuma: SA ready for a woman president
Article
/ 6 May 2014

Zuma: SA ready for a woman president

Following reports that Baleka Mbete is earmarked for a top position in the ANC, Jacob Zuma says SA could see a woman president sooner than expected.

By Staff Reporter
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Article
/ 12 August 2008

Finding their niche

More and more women are taking their rightful places in the top structures of government and business, writes Ilse Ferreira.

By Staff Reporter

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