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5 Surprising Faces In Germany's New Parliament As Far-Right Emerges
Germany's new parliament sits for the first time on Tuesday with a reduced headcount, fewer women and a record number of lawmakers from the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD).
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2 Indian-Origin Women In New Canada PM Mark Carney's Cabinet
Indo-Canadian Anita Anand and Delhi-born Kamal Khera, one of the youngest women ever elected to the Canadian Parliament, are part of new Prime Minister Mark Carney's cabinet.
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Iraq Proposes Law To Reduce Legal Age Of Marriage For Girls To 9
A proposed bill in Iraq's parliament has sparked widespread outrage and concern, as it seeks to reduce the legal age of marriage for girls to just 9 years old.
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Imran Khan's PTI To Emerge As Largest Party In Parliament After Court Ruling: Report
Ex PM Imran Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf will emerge as the largest party in Parliament with 109 seats after the Supreme Court on Friday ruled that it is eligible for the allocation of reserved seats for women and minorities, says a media report.
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After 193 Years, London's Male-Only Garrick Club Opens Doors To Women
London's Garrick Club is a prestigious private members' club established in 1831. It boasts an exclusive membership of around 1,500, comprising influential figures like Members of Parliament, judges, actors, and business leaders.
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Imran Khan's Party-Backed Lawmakers Denied Reserved Seats In Pak Parliament
Pakistan's election commission on Monday blocked lawmakers loyal to jailed ex-prime minister Imran Khan from taking a share of parliamentary seats reserved for women and minorities, after a poll marred by rigging claims.
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Countries With Highest Number Of Women MPs Don't Have Reservation: Study
As Parliament debates a bill providing reservation to women in Houses of People, a think tank study shows several countries having a high proportion of women representatives do not have laws mandating a quota.
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Live Updates: "Justice For Women After Ages," Says Amit Shah
BJP and Opposition leaders are locked in war of worlds after Congress leader Sonia Gandhi demanded OBC and SC quota under the Women's Reservation Bill while speaking during the Lok Sabha debate on the Bill.
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Indian-Origin Women Given Radioactive Rotis In 1969 Research, UK MP Seeks Probe
A UK Opposition Labour Party member of Parliament and shadow minister for women and equalities has called for a statutory inquiry into medical research dating back to the 1960s that led to Indian-origin women being given radioactive chapatis.
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"Garbage Left Behind By Imran Khan": Pak Minister Slammed For Sexist Comments
Women in Pakistan have lashed out at the country's Defence Minister Khawaja Asif for using sexist and derogatory remarks against Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaaf (PTI) women leaders and protested in a joint session of Parliament Dawn reported.
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Australian Lawmaker Accused Of Sexual Assault, Suspended
An Australian lawmaker was suspended by his party Thursday after a fellow senator accused him of sexual assault in Parliament House and declared it was "not a safe place" for women to work.
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"Sexually Assaulted By Powerful Men In Parliament": Australian Lawmaker
An Australian lawmaker on Thursday detailed allegations that she had been sexually "assaulted" in parliament, stating the building was "not a safe place" for women to work.
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Male Politicians In Canada Parade Around In Pink Heels, Video Draws Mixed Reactions
The campaign aims to educate men and boys about gender-based violence while raising funds for the women's shelter.
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China To Revise Women's Protection Law For First Time In 30 Years
Legislation aimed at giving women in China more protection against gender discrimination and sexual harassment at work was submitted to China's parliament on Thursday.
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Swedish Euro MP Cuts Hair To Support Iran's Anti-Hijab Protests
A Swedish Euro MP has joined the movement in support of Iranian women by cutting off her hair in parliament and calling for EU action against Tehran.
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5 Surprising Faces In Germany's New Parliament As Far-Right Emerges
Germany's new parliament sits for the first time on Tuesday with a reduced headcount, fewer women and a record number of lawmakers from the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD).
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2 Indian-Origin Women In New Canada PM Mark Carney's Cabinet
Indo-Canadian Anita Anand and Delhi-born Kamal Khera, one of the youngest women ever elected to the Canadian Parliament, are part of new Prime Minister Mark Carney's cabinet.
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Iraq Proposes Law To Reduce Legal Age Of Marriage For Girls To 9
A proposed bill in Iraq's parliament has sparked widespread outrage and concern, as it seeks to reduce the legal age of marriage for girls to just 9 years old.
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Imran Khan's PTI To Emerge As Largest Party In Parliament After Court Ruling: Report
Ex PM Imran Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf will emerge as the largest party in Parliament with 109 seats after the Supreme Court on Friday ruled that it is eligible for the allocation of reserved seats for women and minorities, says a media report.
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After 193 Years, London's Male-Only Garrick Club Opens Doors To Women
London's Garrick Club is a prestigious private members' club established in 1831. It boasts an exclusive membership of around 1,500, comprising influential figures like Members of Parliament, judges, actors, and business leaders.
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Imran Khan's Party-Backed Lawmakers Denied Reserved Seats In Pak Parliament
Pakistan's election commission on Monday blocked lawmakers loyal to jailed ex-prime minister Imran Khan from taking a share of parliamentary seats reserved for women and minorities, after a poll marred by rigging claims.
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Countries With Highest Number Of Women MPs Don't Have Reservation: Study
As Parliament debates a bill providing reservation to women in Houses of People, a think tank study shows several countries having a high proportion of women representatives do not have laws mandating a quota.
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Live Updates: "Justice For Women After Ages," Says Amit Shah
BJP and Opposition leaders are locked in war of worlds after Congress leader Sonia Gandhi demanded OBC and SC quota under the Women's Reservation Bill while speaking during the Lok Sabha debate on the Bill.
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Indian-Origin Women Given Radioactive Rotis In 1969 Research, UK MP Seeks Probe
A UK Opposition Labour Party member of Parliament and shadow minister for women and equalities has called for a statutory inquiry into medical research dating back to the 1960s that led to Indian-origin women being given radioactive chapatis.
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"Garbage Left Behind By Imran Khan": Pak Minister Slammed For Sexist Comments
Women in Pakistan have lashed out at the country's Defence Minister Khawaja Asif for using sexist and derogatory remarks against Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaaf (PTI) women leaders and protested in a joint session of Parliament Dawn reported.
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Australian Lawmaker Accused Of Sexual Assault, Suspended
An Australian lawmaker was suspended by his party Thursday after a fellow senator accused him of sexual assault in Parliament House and declared it was "not a safe place" for women to work.
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"Sexually Assaulted By Powerful Men In Parliament": Australian Lawmaker
An Australian lawmaker on Thursday detailed allegations that she had been sexually "assaulted" in parliament, stating the building was "not a safe place" for women to work.
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Male Politicians In Canada Parade Around In Pink Heels, Video Draws Mixed Reactions
The campaign aims to educate men and boys about gender-based violence while raising funds for the women's shelter.
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China To Revise Women's Protection Law For First Time In 30 Years
Legislation aimed at giving women in China more protection against gender discrimination and sexual harassment at work was submitted to China's parliament on Thursday.
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Swedish Euro MP Cuts Hair To Support Iran's Anti-Hijab Protests
A Swedish Euro MP has joined the movement in support of Iranian women by cutting off her hair in parliament and calling for EU action against Tehran.
