Female Political Leaders like Hillary Clinton Still Extremely Rare
By: Lyndal Rowlands Despite their prominence on the world stage, female political leaders like Hillary Clinton and Angela Merkel are part of a tiny minority of women who have risen to the top of politics. Women “who achieve the highest office are highly visible and extremely impressive (but) they’re still extremely rare,” Anne Marie Goetz, Professor at the Center for Global Affairs at New York University told IPS. The recent impeachment of Brazilian President Dilma Roussef has bought the number of female heads of state and government globally back down to just 16 out of almost 200 countries. That number may go back up again in 2017, should Hillary Clinton be elected as the 45th President of the United States. Other prominent female political leaders include Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf, President of Liberia and Theresa May, Prime Minister of the United Kingdom yet overall the world is still a long way…
Kenya to Host 12th Commonwealth Women’s Affairs Ministers’ Meeting
Kenya will host the 12th edition of the Commonwealth Women’s Affairs Ministers Meeting (WAMM) in 2019. This was announced at the conclusion of…
Women’s Federation in Jinghu Launches Events to Benefit Impoverished Children
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Jawaher Al Qasimi Chosen as Patron of Global Movement ‘Jeans for Refugees’
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Guyana Prime Minister Orders Pregnant TV Anchor Reinstated
A news anchor on a state-run TV station in Guyana who said she was removed from her position because she is pregnant is…
Tasty Colombia
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Caroline Boudreaux: A Rural Diamond helping Orphaned Children in India
Caroline Boudreaux was born in Lake Charles, Louisiana, 1972. She was born into a very loving and supportive home, the youngest of nine children.…
Lying Teens
A Research conducted at Penn State University by Dr Nancy Darling, revealed that over 96% of teenagers tell lies. There were 36 potential…
Spirited Toddler
Sometimes, taking care of toddlers can be very exhausting. Many toddlers are famous for their high energy levels and oftentimes, parents find themselves wondering…
7 Things Should Know about Hair Removal
Removing unwanted hair has become as much a part of our routines as paying bills (and inspires just as much excitement), but we…
