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09 March 2023, 08:15

UNITED NATIONS, Mar 08 (IPS) - For the first time in history, says a new report from the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU), not a single functioning parliament in the world is “male-only”.

Is the increasing number of women in parliaments a singular achievement for gender empowerment? Or is it the result of mandatory legislative quotas for women’s representation in world’s parliaments?

Read the full story, “International Women’s Day, 2023 - World Parliaments Could Take Another 80 Years to Achieve Gender Parity Among Legislators”, on globalissues.org

09 March 2023, 08:15

PARIS, Mar 08 (IPS) - In September 2020, the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action for women’s rights celebrated its 25th anniversary. It was, however, a bittersweet commemoration, mixing joy for the progress in gender equality achieved since 1995, and the stark realization about the multidimensional gaps awaiting tackling and the new divides brought by the social consequences of COVID-19.

Read the full story, “International Women’s Day, 2023 - Women and Girls: Innovation and Higher Education”, on globalissues.org

09 March 2023, 08:15
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Three men killed in what local media described as a shootout, while a 14-year-old died after he was shot on Tuesday.
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Europe was hit by a severe winter heatwave in late December and early January, bringing record-high temperatures.
09 March 2023, 08:15
Poll has fuelled feuds among main political parties, with a key left party quitting fragile ruling coalition last month.
09 March 2023, 08:15
Statements about sub-Saharan migrants and refugees in Tunisia have sparked backlash and protests.
09 March 2023, 08:15
Politician questioned over funds allegedly channelled from building contractors to his party in exchange for projects.
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Never charged with a crime, Ghassan Al Sharbi, 48, returns to Saudi Arabia after being held for 21 years at Guantanamo.