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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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33% of candidates in Japan's upper house election are women, highest ever

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33% of candidates in Japan's upper house election are women, highest ever

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TOKYO -- A record 181 of the 545 people standing in Japan's July 10 House of Councillors election are women, comprising 33.2% of all candidates, also a high.

The total of 181 female candidates announced on June 22 was up 77 from the previous upper house contest in 2019. It was the first time for the figure to top the 146 female candidates in the chamber's 1989 election, when the so-called "Madonna boom" led by Takako Doi, then head of the now-defunct Japan Socialist Party, occurred.

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TOKYO -- A record 181 of the 545 people standing in Japan's July 10 House of Councillors election are women, comprising 33.2% of all candidates, also a high.

The total of 181 female candidates announced on June 22 was up 77 from the previous upper house contest in 2019. It was the first time for the figure to top the 146 female candidates in the chamber's 1989 election, when the so-called "Madonna boom" led by Takako Doi, then head of the now-defunct Japan Socialist Party, occurred.

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Droupadi Murmu: 10 things to know about NDA’s presidential nominee

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Droupadi Murmu: Here is everything you need to know about BJP's candidate for Presidency.

Droupadi Murmu, a tribal leader from Odisha, was  on Tuesday named the ruling NDA’s candidate for the forthcoming Presidential election. The decision was taken at the BJP’s parliamentary board meeting.

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Droupadi Murmu: Here is everything you need to know about BJP's candidate for Presidency.

Droupadi Murmu, a tribal leader from Odisha, was  on Tuesday named the ruling NDA’s candidate for the forthcoming Presidential election. The decision was taken at the BJP’s parliamentary board meeting.

Kenya: Women seek elective positions to attain parity in leadership

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June 23, 2022

Kenya: Women seek elective positions to attain parity in leadership

Women’s equal participation and leadership in political and public life are essential to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals for any county or country.

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Women’s equal participation and leadership in political and public life are essential to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals for any county or country.

Australia: Quotas – the last straw or just the start?

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June 23, 2022

Australia: Quotas – the last straw or just the start?

In Australia, we have just elected an historic gender and ethnically diverse Federal parliament with women’s representation in the lower house at 38% and over 50% in the Senate.

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In Australia, we have just elected an historic gender and ethnically diverse Federal parliament with women’s representation in the lower house at 38% and over 50% in the Senate.

US: Women secretaries of state face threats and harassment for battling election lies

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June 22, 2022

US: Women secretaries of state face threats and harassment for battling election lies

As discussion of falsehoods about the 2020 election and their deadly consequences are televised from Capitol Hill, states’ top election officials are grappling with inaccurate information — which can make them targets.

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Arizona Secretary of State Katie Hobbs, right, talks with members of the Electoral College after the Arizona election was certified on December 14, 2020, in Phoenix. (AP/ROSS D. FRANKLIN)

As discussion of falsehoods about the 2020 election and their deadly consequences are televised from Capitol Hill, states’ top election officials are grappling with inaccurate information — which can make them targets.

RepresentWomen Solutions Summit: Take action resource guide

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June 22, 2022

RepresentWomen Solutions Summit: Take action resource guide

For its inaugural Solutions Summit, RepresentWomen gathered experts in election administration, voting rights, and democracy reform to discuss the viable, scalable, and transformative initiatives that will strengthen our democracy.

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RepresentWomen Solutions Summit: Take action resource guide

For its inaugural Solutions Summit, RepresentWomen gathered experts in election administration, voting rights, and democracy reform to discuss the viable, scalable, and transformative initiatives that will strengthen our democracy.

Lebanon elects record number of women to parliament

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June 22, 2022

Lebanon elects record number of women to parliament

Lebanon has one of the highest overall gender gaps in the world, ranking 145 out of 153 countries.

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Lebanon has one of the highest overall gender gaps in the world, ranking 145 out of 153 countries.

Summary of the e-Discussion on the Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Women in Politics

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June 21, 2022

Summary of the e-Discussion on the Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Women in Politics

This e-Discussion raised awareness and collected experiences, knowledge, and good practices on women’s political participation in the co

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This e-Discussion raised awareness and collected experiences, knowledge, and good practices on women’s political participation in the co

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