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Svetlana Tikhanouskaya galvanised Belarus in way that has not been seen Alexander Lukashenko came into power in 1994, becoming a symbol of democracy.

Hong Kong pro-democracy activist Agnes Chow has been released on bail following her arrest for alleged breaches of the national security law imposed by Beijing.

Kamala Harris is the first woman of colour to be named as a vice presidential running mate; Joe Biden’s pick for the 2020 Presidental Election.

Senator Kamala Harris has been selected by Joe Biden to join his ticket running for the US presidency. She becomes the first Black woman to do so.

Jacinda Ardern launched her re-election campaign over the weekend, detailing her party’s plan for economic recovery from COVID-19.

India’s largest city will now feature pedestrian traffic lights in the shape of a female figure in an attempt to challenge gender erasure.

New research from the U.K shows getting more women into politics can have far-reaching benefits for the whole of society.

In Egypt, female social media influencers have been sentenced to jail for posting ‘indecent videos’ that according to the state, ‘violate public morals’.

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’s speech struck a chord with women and for some in Australia’s federal parliament, like Senator Sarah Hanson-Young, they hit close to home.

Biden’s pick for vice president is the first “presidential” decision he will make in his campaign. It will say a lot about his presidency if he wins.

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez took to the floor of the House of Representatives, tearing apart the abusive language and non-apology she received from Ted Yoho.

A group of mothers in Portland, Oregon formed a ‘wall of mums’ to shield Black Lives Matter protestors from unidentified federal agents.