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USA: Weinberg-Allen Resolution Opposing Iran's Election to UN Commission on Status of Women Approved
A resolution sponsored by Senators Loretta Weinberg and Diane Allen, two of the four co-chairs of the Women’s Legislative Caucus – and co-sponsored by every woman currently serving in the State Senate – expressing opposition to the recent election of Iran to the United Nations’ Commission on the Status of Women was approved by a voice vote in the Senate today.
“Iran’s track record on women’s rights is abhorrent, and promoting Iran to the UN Commission on the Status of Women sends the wrong message to women around the globe who have fought for better treatment and equal standing from their nations’ governments,” said Senator Weinberg, D-Bergen.
Women activists warned this week that lack of financial support is hindering efforts to support female candidates in the upcoming elections. "We are having difficulties supporting candidates for this election because most of the support we are receiving is logistical rather than financial,” Jordanian National Forum for Women (JNFW) Secretary General May Abul Samen told The Jordan Times.
Feminists rejoiced when Julia Gillard became Australia's first female leader, but her failure to win national polls has raised questions about whether the country is ready to have a woman in charge.
Australians delivered a hung parliament in August 21 polls, with neither centre-left Labor Prime Minister Gillard nor her conservative opponent Tony Abbott galvanising enough support to form a government. Leading feminist Eva Cox believes that while some voters have supported 48-year-old Gillard simply because she was a woman, others probably voted against her for the same reason.
n the run-up to Tanzania’s general elections 31 October, the United Nations Development Fund for Women, UNIFEM (part of UN Women), will conduct workshops throughout September for women candidates in seven electoral zones to strengthen their election strategies. The trainings seek to empower women candidates by improving their skills in public speaking, media engagement, campaign planning, presentations, community mobilization, advocacy and lobbying.
Despite the remarkable progress of women in many professions, politics is not one of them. Indeed, around the world, women have been conspicuous by their absence in decision and policy making in government. We know that women’s participation in politics makes a difference. Women bring different views, talents and perspectives to politics which help shape the political agenda. Changes in how parliaments operate reflect the positive impact of the presence of women, such as an improvement in the language and behaviour in parliaments; a different prioritization of issues and policies; gender sensitivity in all aspects of governing, including budgeting; and the introduction of new legislation and changes to existing laws.
Joint EC-UNDP Task Force on Electoral Assistance
The EC-UNDP partnership in electoral assistance is unique for its scope, for its achievements and ambitions. It builds on a history of sector experience, specific attention to the lessons learned in previous projects and a mutual understanding of each other’s approaches, roles and...
BBC’s defence of the ‘Death in the Med’ is far from being convincing or ethical
The BBC’s defence of the ‘Death in the Med’ is far from being convincing or ethical
Tue 31st Aug 2010
Iqbal Tamimi
The BBC has published a response (18th August 2010) to...
Consolidated Response on Polling Station Management
In most countries a woman’s right to vote is enshrined in law, leaving no formal legal barriers to the electoral participation of women. In practice, however, many obstacles still keep women from casting their vote. The hurdles can be daunting, especially for women looking to run for...
Consolidated Response on Women and Referenda
This consolidated response highlights the important role that women play in referendum campaigns. It also discusses the importance of active participation of women and sensitivity to potential barriers to women’s participation in a referendum, especially in a post-conflict environment....
Creative strategies for mobilizing funds
1.What are some of the creative strategies used by women around the world to fine and mobilize campaign funds? 2. How can my organization get financial support?
Saudi Sheikhs Obsession with Sex Fatwas
Tue 20th Jul 2010
Iqbal Tamimi
Arab Women Media Watch Centre in UK
Women Saudi bloggers reflect the frustration of battling against an extremist male...
Women's Participation in Politics and Government in Indonesia
Just as Indonesia varies geographically, culturally and socially, so do women across the archipelago. Women’s roles have become increasingly public; women today enjoy many of the same educational opportunities as men and make up a significant proportion of the labour...
One Size Does Not Fit All: Lessons Learned from Legislative Gender Commissions and Caucuses
This guide demonstrate that women’s collective efforts in the legislature are crucial not only because of their impact on public policies that effectively respond to citizens’ demands and interests, but also because of their effect on the consolidation and progress of women’s...
Inter-American Year of Women 2010: "Women & Power - For a World of Equality"
The General Assembly of the Organization of American States (OAS), proclaimed 2010 the “Inter-American Year of Women,” in recognition of the progress made and the challenges that remain to full equality between men and women. The Inter-American Year of Women 2010 constitutes a...
Woman beaten to pulp by husband, custodian of everything that is tradition & culture, the king
Nigeria, as a nation has no bill on Domestic Violence. What can iKnow politics and groups out there contribute to our efforts at creating awareness in view of initiating a chnage.Recently there...
Palestinian Women Photojournalists
By Iqbal Tamimi
Palestinian women photojournalists: from taking photos of holy places to documenting burned babies
The first woman photojournalist in the Arab world was the...
Enhancing Women's Participation in Elections- Advice; Experiences
Dear Members,
Despite efforts made by the Royal Government of Bhutan (RGoB) to promote equal representation of women and men in public decision-making, women’s participation in...
High Level Gender Sensitization : Bhutan
On behalf of Ms. Dechen Chime, UNFPA
This quarter, the UN in Bhutan has planned for a High Level Gender Sensitization workshop targeting Parliamentarians, the government high level...
2nd June, Phnom Penh - Mu Sochua Charged “Guilty” by Supreme Court
Opposition Sam Rainsy Party Member of Parliament and human rights advocate Mu Sochua was summoned by the Supreme Court to appear this morning, Wednesday 2nd June, at 8am. This was to be for the...
