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June 14, 2023

Women’s political participation must move beyond quotas

Source: Bond

Increasing the proportion of women in political decision-making has long been an admirable goal in peacebuilding and development.

However, new research from International Alert shows why we must move beyond quotas and start challenging the patriarchal gender norms that stand in the way of true equality and inclusion.

Click here to read the full article published by Bond on 14 June 2023.

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Rabina Shrestha
Publisher
Bond

Increasing the proportion of women in political decision-making has long been an admirable goal in peacebuilding and development.

However, new research from International Alert shows why we must move beyond quotas and start challenging the patriarchal gender norms that stand in the way of true equality and inclusion.

Click here to read the full article published by Bond on 14 June 2023.

Region
Author
Rabina Shrestha
Publisher
Bond