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Hillary Clinton Has Joined Instagram And Her First Post Was Perfect
Smart and witty, Hillary Clinton's first Instagram post was everything.
By Suzannah Ramsdale
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Still Unsure Who To Vote For In The General Election? WATCH Marie Claire's All-Female Question Time Debate. Then Decide.
While male leaders confused us with their TV debates, Marie Claire hosted the first ever all-female Question Time debate. Here it is in full.
By Tracy Ramsden
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Hillary Clinton On THAT 'Women's Rights Are Human Rights' Speech
The first time Hillary Clinton stood up for women's rights on the world's stage, it was to be a defining moment in the battle for equality, but also meant she was to become recognised as a figurehead in the fight.
By Becky Freeth
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Marie Claire Hosts First Ever Live Election Debate With Female Politicians - And THIS Is What Happened
Marie Claire is the first women’s mag to host a live Twitter election debate, inviting five of the most high-profile women in politics to take part. Here’s how it went down…
By Tracy Ramsden
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An Anti-Feminist Party Is Running In The General Election. Sorry, WHAT?!
Justice for Men and Boys (And The Women Who Love Them) is the name of the offending party. Prepare to be very angry...
By Suzannah Ramsdale
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How Malala Yousafzai Is Using Her Blood-Stained School Uniform In One Further Act Of Defiance
The school uniform Malala was wearing on the day she was shot by the Taliban is a powerful reminder of her bravery.
By Suzannah Ramsdale
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India's New PM Takes On Rape And Gender Discrimination In Bold Speech
Prime Minister Narendra Modi tackled gender discrimination in his first Independence Day speech.
By Suzannah Ramsdale
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Girl Summit 2014: David Cameron Announces Tough New Laws On FGM For The UK
The UK's first ever Girl Summit, aimed at ending FGM and forced child marriage, is underway.
By Tracy Ramsden
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Cabinet Reshuffle: The Talented And Ambitious Women You Need To Know About
David Cameron's 'female-friendly' reshuffle has made headlines, but who are these women and why have they been chosen?
By Suzannah Ramsdale
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Breaking News: Meriam Ibrahim Will Walk Free
Sudan announces release of Meriam Ibrahim, who was on death row
By Caroline Leaper
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So, Is Meriam Ibrahim To Be Freed, Or Not?
There's confusion over whether Meriam Ibrahim will be freed in Sudan or not.
By Suzannah Ramsdale
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Malala Day: Millions Gather As Teen Highlights Education emergency
Campaigners, politicians and charities have gathered in London today to celebrate the 16th birthday of brave teenager Malala Yousafzai as she addresses an audience of millions across the globe
By Andrea Thompson
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Female Police Officers In Afghanistan Fighting For Women-only Toilets
Human Rights Watch say female members of Afghanistan police force don't have access to female-only facilities
By Marie Claire
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Venezuela's President Hugo Chavez Dies
President Hugo Chavez has died after 14 years in office
By Rebecca Twomey
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Women Should 'Toughen Up' To Deal With Sexual Harassment In Politics, Says Former Spin Doctor
Jo Philips says politics is 'a very tough world'
By Marie Claire
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Women are being squeezed out of politics, report finds
Report shows Britain fares worse than many other western countries in terms of female representation
By Marie Claire
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David Cameron admits he didn't appoint enough women to the Cabinet
Prime Minister says his wife tries to encourage him to promote women
By Marie Claire
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Barack Obama sworn in for second term as President
Barack Obama was sworn in for a second term as American president during a televised ceremony yesterday - one of four he'll have to complete
By Marie Claire
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Barack Obama has been re-elected as President of the United States
Barack Obama defeated Mitt Romney to take a second term in the White House
By Suzannah Ramsdale
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Race to the White House heats up on last day of US presidential campaign
Obama edges ahead of Romney in polls as candidates race across swing seats
By Marie Claire
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‘Suffragettes’ rush parliament in Westminister demonstration
Helen Pankhurst and top feminist demonstrators ask MPs to put feminism at the heart of politics.
By Marie Claire
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British women don't feel represented by the government
60 per cent of women don't feel represented by politicians, says survey
By Marie Claire
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Mitt Romney has won the first presidential debate according to polls
Commentators say Republican candidate appeared more 'in command'
By Marie Claire
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Nick Clegg apologises for tuition fees rise - but is it enough?
Liberal Democrat leader Nick Clegg has made a video apologising for his tuition fee U-turn
By Marie Claire
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Rachel Corrie’s death a ‘regrettable accident’
Israeli court rules American activist’s death as an accident after she is run down by army bulldozer
By Marie Claire
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Can you believe Todd Akin's offensive comments regarding rape?
Todd Akin has been attacked by Republicans and President Obama over his belief that rape doesn't cause pregnancy
By Marie Claire
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Louise Mensch quits MP role
The Conservative MP has resigned in order to put her family first
By Marie Claire