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Politics and peril for Asian women

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May 19, 2022

Politics and peril for Asian women

The political landscape in Asia has been very dynamic lately, but it is a disappointment to me personally that events have not been kind to women.

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The political landscape in Asia has been very dynamic lately, but it is a disappointment to me personally that events have not been kind to women.

A few remarkable wins for Pacific women in local politics

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February 22, 2022

A few remarkable wins for Pacific women in local politics

But what is far too often the exception should become the norm.

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But what is far too often the exception should become the norm.

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Retheorizing gender & political leadership from Asia and the Pacific

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Retheorizing gender & political leadership from Asia and the Pacific

This two-day workshop organised by the Australian National University aims to advance the field of gender and politics internationally and distill key lessons that

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Can women dynasty politicians disrupt social norms of political leadership? A proposed typology of normative change

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October 25, 2021

Can women dynasty politicians disrupt social norms of political leadership? A proposed typology of normative change

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More than a seat at the table: A crossborder discussion on women leaders in Southasian politics

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February 19, 2021

More than a seat at the table: A crossborder discussion on women leaders in Southasian politics

The swearing in of Kamala Harris as the first female vice president of the United States has renewed conversations on women in political leadership ar

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The swearing in of Kamala Harris as the first female vice president of the United States has renewed conversations on women in political leadership ar

How Have Women Leaders Shaped South Asia’s Politics?

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February 15, 2021

How Have Women Leaders Shaped South Asia’s Politics?

South Asia has elected its share of prominent women politicians. But what has that meant for gender equality and women’s rights on the ground?

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South Asia has elected its share of prominent women politicians. But what has that meant for gender equality and women’s rights on the ground?

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Launch of the first women leaders’ dialogue in Central Asia

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Launch of the first women leaders’ dialogue in Central Asia

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ASHGABAT, Turkmenistan -- A prominent group of women leaders representing the Central Asian states and the United Nations launched a new platform, the Central Asian Women Leaders’ Caucus, today to support women in the region to attain a more prominent political, economic and social role and enable them to increasingly influence the decision-making process on issues related to peace, stability and sustainable development in the region.

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ASHGABAT, Turkmenistan -- A prominent group of women leaders representing the Central Asian states and the United Nations launched a new platform, the Central Asian Women Leaders’ Caucus, today to support women in the region to attain a more prominent political, economic and social role and enable them to increasingly influence the decision-making process on issues related to peace, stability and sustainable development in the region.

Barriers to women’s political participation In South Asia: Money, muscle & misogyny

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August 17, 2020

Barriers to women’s political participation In South Asia: Money, muscle & misogyny

“What according to you is the biggest barrier to women’s political participation ?” To this question, 68 percent participants voted patr

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“What according to you is the biggest barrier to women’s political participation ?” To this question, 68 percent participants voted patr

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UNDP Launches Webinar Series To Promote Parliamentary Innovation And Response During COVID-19

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UNDP Launches Webinar Series To Promote Parliamentary Innovation And Response During COVID-19

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The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Pacific Office in Fiji has launched a new webinar series, to highlight and promote parliamentary innovation and response to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.

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The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Pacific Office in Fiji has launched a new webinar series, to highlight and promote parliamentary innovation and response to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.

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