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The right to vote and the right to stand for election are two fundamental elements of democracy. Notably, many countries did not afford women the right to vote until the 20th Century. Even today, universal suffrage is not a given right in all countries, and women often face obstacles that undermine their participation in political and electoral processes. There are various ways to support women in overcoming these obstacles. Such methods include revising the electoral system used, applying affirmative action mechanisms such as quotas, improving voter education for women and training political candidates. These are a few of the modes available to strengthen women’s political participation .Photo©Jens Franssen

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After Jacinda Ardern, a ‘Scary Time’ for women in New Zealand politics

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After Jacinda Ardern, a ‘Scary Time’ for women in New Zealand politics

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The last time New Zealanders voted in a general election, they were choosing between two women who were self-professed feminists. Three years later, in a sign of how sharply the pendulum has swung, they will pick between two men named Chris.

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The last time New Zealanders voted in a general election, they were choosing between two women who were self-professed feminists. Three years later, in a sign of how sharply the pendulum has swung, they will pick between two men named Chris.

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Indonesia: election to be milestone for women's representation in parliament

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The 2024 election is expected to be an important milestone for increasing women's representation in parliament, according to Minister of Women's Empowerment and Child Protection (PPPA), Bintang Puspayoga.

"We all hope that the 2024 election will be an important milestone in the struggle to achieve fairer and more inclusive representation in parliament to create empowered women and protected children," the minister said in Jakarta on Wednesday.

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The 2024 election is expected to be an important milestone for increasing women's representation in parliament, according to Minister of Women's Empowerment and Child Protection (PPPA), Bintang Puspayoga.

"We all hope that the 2024 election will be an important milestone in the struggle to achieve fairer and more inclusive representation in parliament to create empowered women and protected children," the minister said in Jakarta on Wednesday.

LatAm in focus: how women won political parity in Mexico—and what comes next

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September 15, 2023

LatAm in focus: how women won political parity in Mexico—and what comes next

September 6 was a groundbreaking day for Mexico. It’s not just because that’s when governing Morena coalition announced that a woman—former Mexico City Mayor Claudia Sheinbaum—would be its presidential contender.

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September 6 was a groundbreaking day for Mexico. It’s not just because that’s when governing Morena coalition announced that a woman—former Mexico City Mayor Claudia Sheinbaum—would be its presidential contender.

Power of the pack: female legislators should hold each other’s hands

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September 11, 2023

Power of the pack: female legislators should hold each other’s hands

Exactly two weeks ago, Zimbabwe held its harmonized elections in a process that ushered in new political players who will represent their constituencies in Parliament and councils for the next five years.

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Exactly two weeks ago, Zimbabwe held its harmonized elections in a process that ushered in new political players who will represent their constituencies in Parliament and councils for the next five years.

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Women win Mexican primaries; one is likely to be first female president

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Half of Mexico’s Congress is female. The cabinet is gender-balanced. And now, women have won the primaries of the two leading political blocs — making it likely that this traditionally macho nation will elect its first female president, ahead of the United States.

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Half of Mexico’s Congress is female. The cabinet is gender-balanced. And now, women have won the primaries of the two leading political blocs — making it likely that this traditionally macho nation will elect its first female president, ahead of the United States.

Dismantle barriers to women’s political participation

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September 4, 2023

Dismantle barriers to women’s political participation

While the push for gender equity continues globally, the country’s recently held harmonized elections proved that there is still a long way to go as far as women’s politic

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While the push for gender equity continues globally, the country’s recently held harmonized elections proved that there is still a long way to go as far as women’s politic

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Xóchitl Gálvez: Mexican opposition pick female election candidate

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Zimbabwe’s election was a fight between men – women are sidelined in politics despite quotas

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Zimbabwe’s election was a fight between men – women are sidelined in politics despite quotas

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Zimbabwe’s 2023 harmonised elections have largely been depicted as a battle between the two “Big Men” – President Emmerson Mnangagwa of the ruling Zanu-PF and Nelson Chamisa of the leading opposition party, the Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC). Significant media attention focused on the uneven playing field between the ruling party and the opposition.

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Zimbabwe’s 2023 harmonised elections have largely been depicted as a battle between the two “Big Men” – President Emmerson Mnangagwa of the ruling Zanu-PF and Nelson Chamisa of the leading opposition party, the Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC). Significant media attention focused on the uneven playing field between the ruling party and the opposition.

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Ireland: renewed call for gender quotas ahead of next local elections

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