WDN Member News

WDN Member Achievement: Donya Aziz Champions Anti-Discrimination Legislation in Pakistan

WDN Member Dr. Donya Aziz successfully mobilizes support across party lines to pass legislation prohibiting the exploitation and discrimination of women in Pakistan …

WDN Member Achievement: Liliana Palihovici

WDN Moldova country chapter member Liliana Palihovici is elected deputy speaker of the Moldovan Parliament …

Salma Rabady, Jordan

Rabady is one of the 12 newly-elected female members of the Jordan parliament ... …

WDN Member Achievement: Vera Pronkina

WDN member Vera Pronkina is appointed only female minister in Russia's Novosibirsk region …

WDN Member Achievement: Dr. Najat Zarrouk

WDN member Dr. Najat Zarrouk is appointed to an elevated position in Morocco's Ministry of the Interior …

Sonia Segura, Guatemala

Congresswoman Sonia Segura from Guatemala is an active proponent for women’s rights in her traditionally patriarchal society. …

WDN Member Achievement: Dr. Josephine Ojiambo

Read more about WDN member Dr. Ojiambo's work on the challenges facing women and peacekeeping …

Tomasa Yarhui, Bolivia

When Tomasa Yarhui was appointed Minister of Rural Affairs in 2002, she became the first female indigenous minister in the history of Bolivia. …

Rana al-Hajaia, Jordan

Rana al-Hajaia is one of Jordan's most prominent leaders in the field of women's political leadership development. From 2003 until March 2006, she was the Mayor of al-Hassa municipality …

Maria Elena Cruz Urrutia, Guatemala

"IRI supported me. IRI helped me become a leader within my own party and within the community." Ms. Maria Elena Cruz was appointed Chief Counsel to the City Council of Guatemala in 200 …