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Indigenous Women Save Tribe From Extinction Indigenous women in Brazil’s Amazonas state are leading efforts to save the Juma tribe from extinction. Before the last male member of the tribe—Aruka Juma—died in 2021, he urged his three daughters to assume leadership of the patriarchal society. Today, despite being on the brink of extinction, the Juma has made a comeback with the first woman chief in this part of the Amazon. One of the sisters, Mandeí Juma became the first chief, only recently stepping down so that her older sister Boreá could assume the role. “Because we were few, people didn’t recognize us, didn’t respect us,” she said. “There had never been a woman leader before, and then people came to tell me, ‘You shouldn’t have assumed it because you’re a woman.’” Since being led by women, the Juma people have challenged patrilineal traditions among Indigenous Brazilians and worked to preserve their indigenous language.  

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Women-Led Police Stations Provide Women Protection from Violence 

To combat increasing levels of violence against women, Kazakhstan is introducing women-led police stations throughout the country. These stations will provide a safe, protective space for victims of gender-based violence. In the last few years, the number of inspectors dedicated to working with women who have experienced violence has doubled, with over 280 female investigators now in place. The chair of the lower house of parliament, Yerlan Koshanov, emphasized the need to also focus on efforts that prevent violence from occurring in the first place. “...The distorted idea of complete male dominance in the family must become a thing of the past. It is necessary to instill the right values in the minds of the younger generation from school, form a legal culture among the population, show intolerance to any manifestations of domestic vandalism, and strictly follow the rules of law and order,” he said.  

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Vatican Urges for More Participation by Women  Pope Francis has ended a month-long meeting on the future of the Catholic Church with an “urgent” message on increasing the participation and responsibilities of women in the church. Three hundred bishops, nuns, and approximately seventy laypeople—including women—participated, with many having voting rights for the first time. Still, critics were disappointed that any potential decision on major issues, including allowing women to serve as deacons, was pushed until next year. The meeting also failed to make progress on issues involving the LGBTQ Catholic community, such as allowing for blessings for same-sex marriages. The assembly will reconvene next October to review the results of two commissions that will study the female diaconate before issuing recommendations for the church. Pope Francis will then issue a major papal letter, possibly making substantial changes to the church. 

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Women to Gain Seats in India’s Government   This week, the Indian government passed the Women’s Reservation Bill to guarantee a third of seats in India's lower house of parliament and state legislative assemblies for women. Women account for almost half of the registered voters in India but make up only 15 percent of parliament and about 10 percent of state legislatures. This bill was proposed decades ago but was delayed due to opposition from some Hindi heartland political parties, preventing its approval from both houses of parliament and a majority of state legislatures. Its revival is expected to boost the rating of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s party among women before the general elections are held this May. "We want more and more women to join the development process of the country," Modi told a special five-day parliamentary session. 

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MEXICO IS SURE TO BE RULED BY A WOMAN, A GOOD EXAMPLE TO FOLLOW...

Two Women Candidates Set to Compete for Mexico’s Presidency 

Mexico appears to be on track to elect its first woman president next year after its two leading political parties announced female candidates. Claudia Sheinbaum, a former Mexico City mayor who is close to Mexico’s current President, Andrés Manuel López Obrador, will represent the ruling left-wing Morena party. She will be challenged by Xóchitl Gálvez, a sitting senator with indigenous roots who has gained the support of many working-class and young Mexicans. Mexican women did not win full voting rights until 1953, thirty-three years after the United States. But Mexico has made significant progress. Currently, it shares a fourth-place ranking with New Zealand for having such a significant level of female representation in parliament. Mexico has also appointed its first female Supreme Court chief justice, among other high-level positions. While the prospect of a female head of state is a historical first for Mexico, many are concerned that this representation will fail to resolve the challenges faced by women, including high levels of femicides and gender-based violence, forced marriages, wage disparity, and under-representation in most boardrooms. Still, Mexican women’s rights activist Maricruz Ocampo said it “is going to signify a turn in the way that we see women in politics.” 

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WOMEN TAKE CHARGE IN ALL FIELDS IN SPAIN, ALSO IN SPORT

First Woman Coach of Spanish National Soccer Team  The Spanish soccer federation has announced that Montse Tomé will serve as coach of the women’s national soccer team. This is the first time a woman will be the head coach. Tomé is replacing Jorge Vilda, who was dismissed after facing years of criticism regarding his coaching style. In a move that drew widespread criticism, Vilda also recently came out in support of federation president Luis Rubiales, who kissed one of Spain’s female players—Jenni Hermoso—on the lips without her consent. In the aftermath of Spain’s World Cup win, Tomé—who was one of Vilda’s coaching assistants—initially resigned from her position in solidarity with Hermoso. In a statement announcing her appointment, the soccer federation said that Tomé has “established herself as a key player in the national team’s growth.” Her first game in charge of the team will take place on Friday, September 22. 

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Women’s Empowerment Initiative in Pakistan  

This week, Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif launched the Initiative for Women Empowerment, which will provide approximately $40 million (Rs 10.4 billion) to efforts aimed at securing women’s rights in Pakistan. In particular, the funds will be used on issues including inheritance rights and creating opportunities in a conducive environment to empower women’s meaningful participation in society. “Look around the Muslims world and the West, the women have played their due role for the progress and prosperity of their respective nations.” He went on to say, “The women segment of our society is the driving engine for the country’s economy and serve as builders of nation.” Women in Pakistan continue to struggle with a lack of opportunity and resources. The Pakistan Population Council has reported that 48 percent of women in the country are illiterate, 79 percent are not in the workforce, and only 10 percent are able to make decisions about their own health.  

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More women should lead the world!

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Participants Look to Address Challenges in South Sudan and Across Africa

This week, nearly four hundred female leaders from fifteen African countries gathered in Juba, South Sudan, for the first ever International Conference on Women’s Transformational Leadership. The conference—supported by the United Nations—was focused on addressing challenges impacting women and girls in South Sudan and across Africa. Participants discussed issues such as political participation and leadership, climate change, access to education, and barriers to participation in the economy. “We need to build a movement for transformational leadership, and South Sudan is a good place to start,” said Amina Mohammed, the UN deputy secretary-general, emphasizing the need for continual growth in the number of women in government. “We need women to participate in finding solutions that work for all. Together, we can turn ambitions into action.”

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Leadership of women is clearly the future!! 

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Women are designed to rule the World!