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![Flag of Kenya (photo credit: Kaufdex via pixabay) Flag of Kenya (photo credit: Kaufdex via pixabay)](/sites/default/files/Kenya_Kaufdex_0.jpeg)
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4 May 2023
In Kenya, government and opposition revive bipartisan talks on constitutional amendment to create offices of prime minister and official opposition
![Nigerian National Assembly Complex (photo credit: Shiraz Chakera) Nigerian National Assembly Complex (photo credit: Shiraz Chakera)](/sites/default/files/Nigeriahouseofreps_Shiraz%20Chakera.jpeg)
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4 May 2023
In Nigeria, house of representatives submits for presidential approval constitutional bill to raise judicial retirement age from 65 to 70 years
![Flag of Japan (photo credit: DavidRockDesign via pixabay) Flag of Japan (photo credit: DavidRockDesign via pixabay)](/sites/default/files/japan-DavidRockDesign.jpeg)
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4 May 2023
In Japan, upper house discussions on constitutional reform may delay prime minister's revision plans
![Mexican Chamber of Deputies (photo credit: EdwinDlacruz) Mexican Chamber of Deputies (photo credit: EdwinDlacruz)](/sites/default/files/Mexico_ChamberOfDeputies.jpeg)
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3 May 2023
In Mexico, chamber of deputies advances proposed constitutional amendment to reduce workweek from 48 to 40 hours
![Former Representative Carolyn Maloney at an Equal Rights Amendment shadow hearing in June 2018 (photo credit: Phi Nguyen) Former Representative Carolyn Maloney at an Equal Rights Amendment shadow hearing in June 2018 (photo credit: Phi Nguyen)](/sites/default/files/ERA.jpg)
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3 May 2023
In the United States, senate resolution to extend ratification deadline on equal rights amendments fails
![Flag of South Africa (photo credit: David_Peterson via pixabay) Flag of South Africa (photo credit: David_Peterson via pixabay)](/sites/default/files/southafrica_David_Peterson_0.jpg)
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3 May 2023
In South Africa, parliament approves constitutional amendment that adds sign language as twelfth official language
![Parliament of Bosnia and Herzegovina (photo credit: Jennifer Boyer/flickr) Parliament of Bosnia and Herzegovina (photo credit: Jennifer Boyer/flickr)](/sites/default/files/6042784223_0378e981e3_o_0.jpg)
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2 May 2023
In Bosnia and Herzegovina, new government forms after high representative uses Bonn powers to amend constitution
![City of San Jose, Costa Rica (photo credit: Shutterstock) City of San Jose, Costa Rica (photo credit: Shutterstock)](/sites/default/files/shutterstock_1161487735-825x435_0.jpg)
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1 May 2023
In Costa Rica, constitutional amendment proposed to authorize extradition for crimes related to international drug trafficking and terrorism
![Voters in Uzbekistan (photo credit: Anadolu Agency) Voters in Uzbekistan (photo credit: Anadolu Agency)](/sites/default/files/thumbs_b_c_3a189698820ad6d2d6894ec48c21ecba.jpg)
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1 May 2023
Uzbekistan passes comprehensive constitutional reform including extension of presidential term
![Flag of Israel (photo credit: Kaufdex via pixabay) Flag of Israel (photo credit: Kaufdex via pixabay)](/sites/default/files/israel%20plank_0.jpeg)
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30 April 2023
In Israel, Knesset reconvenes as judicial reform negotiations continue
![Parliament of Bulgaria (photo credit: Ava Babili / flickr) Parliament of Bulgaria (photo credit: Ava Babili / flickr)](/sites/default/files/31372746113_a96148df55_o_1.jpg)
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26 April 2023
Bulgarian party fails to gain requisite signatures for referendum on establishing constituent assembly to consider shift from parliamentary to presidential system
![2010 rally for the Equal Rights Amendment (photo credit: National Organization for Women / flickr) 2010 rally for the Equal Rights Amendment (photo credit: National Organization for Women / flickr)](/sites/default/files/3743787206_3325aa5eb3_o_0.jpg)
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26 April 2023
In the United States, senate majority leader says senate will vote on removing deadline to ratify equal rights amendment
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25 April 2023
North Macedonia's parliamentary commission drafting constitutional amendment aimed at ending deadlock with Bulgaria faces opposition resistance
![President Paul Kagame of Rwanda (photo credit: Paul Kagame / flickr) President Paul Kagame of Rwanda (photo credit: Paul Kagame / flickr)](/sites/default/files/49959728113_68bcdf6783_o_0.jpg)
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25 April 2023
In Rwanda, minister of justice presents proposed amendments to the constitution that would impact more than 130 articles
![In Mexico, president says he will present new constitutional amendment proposal on transferring national guard from civilian to military control In Mexico, president says he will present new constitutional amendment proposal on transferring national guard from civilian to military control](/sites/default/files/mexico-1242251_1280_2_0.jpg)
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24 April 2023
In Mexico, president says he will present new constitutional amendment proposal on transferring national guard from civilian to military control
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