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Advocacy group wants more women in politics, Ghana

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Advocacy group wants more women in politics, Ghana

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Political parties in the country have been asked to ensure that at least 30 per cent of all elected positions at the districts, regional and national levels are occupied by women.

The electorate have also been advised to vote for more women to occupy political positions instead of always giving preference to men.

We invite our readers to read the full article published July 8 by Vibe Ghana

Political parties in the country have been asked to ensure that at least 30 per cent of all elected positions at the districts, regional and national levels are occupied by women.

The electorate have also been advised to vote for more women to occupy political positions instead of always giving preference to men.

We invite our readers to read the full article published July 8 by Vibe Ghana

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NORWACGG calls for more women in politics, Ghana

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NORWACGG calls for more women in politics, Ghana

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Political parties in the country have been asked to ensure that at least 30 per cent of all elected positions at the districts, regional and national levels are occupied by women.

The electorate have also been advised to vote for more women to occupy political positions instead of always giving preference to men.

We invite you to read the full article published July 8 2013 by Spy Ghana

Political parties in the country have been asked to ensure that at least 30 per cent of all elected positions at the districts, regional and national levels are occupied by women.

The electorate have also been advised to vote for more women to occupy political positions instead of always giving preference to men.

We invite you to read the full article published July 8 2013 by Spy Ghana

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CSOs demand passage of Affirmative Action Bill into Law, Ghana

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CSOs demand passage of Affirmative Action Bill into Law, Ghana

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Civil society Organizations call on government to pass Affirmative Action bill into Law to encourgae more women participation in the decision making process.

 

We invite our users to read the complete article published May 14 2013

Civil society Organizations call on government to pass Affirmative Action bill into Law to encourgae more women participation in the decision making process.

 

We invite our users to read the complete article published May 14 2013

Promoting the Participation of Women in Local Governance and Development: The Case of Ghana

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Promoting the Participation of Women in Local Governance and Development: The Case of Ghana

This paper describes initiatives in Ghana to promote the participation of women in local governance and the role of European support.

This paper describes initiatives in Ghana to promote the participation of women in local governance and the role of European support.

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Ghana: Dec. 7 polls: 28 women elected as MPs

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Ghana: Dec. 7 polls: 28 women elected as MPs

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he anxiety and uncertainty surrounding women's abilities to win Parliamentary seats have been laid to rest as 28 women from nine regions have reached office so far in Ghana's hotly contested 2012 elections.

he anxiety and uncertainty surrounding women's abilities to win Parliamentary seats have been laid to rest as 28 women from nine regions have reached office so far in Ghana's hotly contested 2012 elections.

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Ghana: CPP Presidential Candidate to champion the cause of women

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Ghana: CPP Presidential Candidate to champion the cause of women

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Dr Michael Abu Sakara Foster, Presidential Candidate of the Convention Peoples Party (CPP) on Wednesday said when elected his government would champion the cause of women in nation building.

He said "politicians must practice what they preach, and walk the talk..., as the CPP has demonstrated with its commitment to gender mainstreaming by electing a woman as the Chairperson of the party.

Dr Michael Abu Sakara Foster, Presidential Candidate of the Convention Peoples Party (CPP) on Wednesday said when elected his government would champion the cause of women in nation building.

He said "politicians must practice what they preach, and walk the talk..., as the CPP has demonstrated with its commitment to gender mainstreaming by electing a woman as the Chairperson of the party.

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IDEA: Translating women’s presence in parliaments into influence in politics and decision making

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IDEA: Translating women’s presence in parliaments into influence in politics and decision making

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A seminar, organized by IDEA, on women’s political empowerment held in Ghana in August brought together women members of parliament from 31 countries in Africa, the Middle East, South Asia, Europe, Latin America and the Caribbean to discuss what strategies are successful for translating women’s presence in parliaments into influence in politics and decision making.

A seminar, organized by IDEA, on women’s political empowerment held in Ghana in August brought together women members of parliament from 31 countries in Africa, the Middle East, South Asia, Europe, Latin America and the Caribbean to discuss what strategies are successful for translating women’s presence in parliaments into influence in politics and decision making.

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Ghana: Capacity building workshop for Female Parliamentary Candidates opens in Akosombo

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Ghana: Capacity building workshop for Female Parliamentary Candidates opens in Akosombo

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A four-day capacity building workshop organized for aspiring female parliamentary candidates in the country opened at Akosombo on Wednesday.

The workshop brought together aspiring female parliamentary candidates of the National Democratic Congress, the New Patriotic Party, the Convention Peoples Party, the Progressive Peoples Party and the Peoples National Convention.

A four-day capacity building workshop organized for aspiring female parliamentary candidates in the country opened at Akosombo on Wednesday.

The workshop brought together aspiring female parliamentary candidates of the National Democratic Congress, the New Patriotic Party, the Convention Peoples Party, the Progressive Peoples Party and the Peoples National Convention.