Women Political Candidates -
Is it a Level Playing Field?
Through the Microphone, Blog,
and the Lens of the Camera

February 18, 12pm - 1:45pm
The Aspen Institute, Washington D.C.

The media plays a central role in shaping public perception of political candidates. The 2008 US presidential election has prompted a growing global discussion on the impact of the media's seemingly inherent gender bias on the outcome of political campaigns. As women continue to rise to political leadership around the world, it is essential to continue the discussion on the media's treatment of women political candidates.

For additional information, please contact us at 202-736-2920 or info@cwwl.org

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UN Secretary General Announces
the Appointment of Margot Wallstrom
as UN Special Representative

On February 2, UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon appointed Margot Wallstrom, Chair of the Council’s Ministerial Initiative, to serve as his Special Representative on Sexual Violence in Conflict. This appointment comes in response to the Security Council’s request to provide more coherent and strategic leadership to address sexual violence in armed conflict.

Wallstrom's statement

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Closing the Gender Gap:
The Business Case for Organizations, Politics and Society

Harvard Kennedy School
2010

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