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Advocacy and lobbying are effective tools for gender advocates, male champions, civil society, and other stakeholders to hold leaders accountable to their commitments on concrete, measurable actions that guarantee women can fully and equally enjoy their rights. These include the ability to exercise freedom and choices, go to school, live free from violence, earn equal pay for equal work, and meaningfully engage in decision-making and political processes. Advocacy groups can collectively put pressure their leaders for legislative reforms to protect and promote women’s rights and concerns, which may require coalition-building, fundraising, civic education, awareness-raising and consensus-building on key issue platforms. Influencing legislation itself may require lobbying to convince policy makers and legislators to address specific issues relevant to gender equality and women’s empowerment, which may involve introducing or revising legislation and policy.

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Victory for women’s rights in Ghana as affirmative action law is passed – what must happen next

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Victory for women’s rights in Ghana as affirmative action law is passed – what must happen next

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The passage of the Affirmative Action (Gender Equality) Bill by the country’s parliament on 9 August 2024 marked a victory for women’s rights in Ghana.

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The passage of the Affirmative Action (Gender Equality) Bill by the country’s parliament on 9 August 2024 marked a victory for women’s rights in Ghana.

Rolling up our sleeves on Women’s Equality Day

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August 27, 2024

Rolling up our sleeves on Women’s Equality Day

If I’m asked to rank the centuries based on the importance and impact of constitutional amendments, I’d be hard pressed to choose between the 18th and the 19th. The Bill of Rights, passed at the tail end of the 18th century, is certainly special.

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If I’m asked to rank the centuries based on the importance and impact of constitutional amendments, I’d be hard pressed to choose between the 18th and the 19th. The Bill of Rights, passed at the tail end of the 18th century, is certainly special.

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Women increasingly fanning political violence through social media - PAA

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Women increasingly fanning political violence through social media - PAA

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Online violence perpetrated by women at the Coast has increased and many are ignorant of the dangers, Pamoja African Alliance party has said.

The party's women leaders said violence on social media platforms is a trigger to political violence and could plunge the country in chaos.

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Online violence perpetrated by women at the Coast has increased and many are ignorant of the dangers, Pamoja African Alliance party has said.

The party's women leaders said violence on social media platforms is a trigger to political violence and could plunge the country in chaos.

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IEBC urges donor organisations to support women's engagements in politics

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IEBC urges donor organisations to support women's engagements in politics

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We are proud as a country since there has been growth in terms of women's participation in politics, IEBC CEO Marjan Hussein Marjan has said.

Marjan said despite the fact that several women emerged victorious and took over various elective positions across the country in the 2022 general elections, the trajectory was dismal hence the need to sensitise them on electoral processes with an intent of boosting the numbers in 2027 polls.

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The Star Kenya

We are proud as a country since there has been growth in terms of women's participation in politics, IEBC CEO Marjan Hussein Marjan has said.

Marjan said despite the fact that several women emerged victorious and took over various elective positions across the country in the 2022 general elections, the trajectory was dismal hence the need to sensitise them on electoral processes with an intent of boosting the numbers in 2027 polls.

Stereotypical thinking and inconducive environment are invisible barriers for women in politics

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August 8, 2024

Stereotypical thinking and inconducive environment are invisible barriers for women in politics

KUALA LUMPUR: Women representation in the country's political scene is still low due to stereotypical thinking and inconducive environment which prohibits them from venturing into the arena.

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KUALA LUMPUR: Women representation in the country's political scene is still low due to stereotypical thinking and inconducive environment which prohibits them from venturing into the arena.

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National Press Foundation releases journalism guidelines for covering women in politics

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National Press Foundation releases journalism guidelines for covering women in politics

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In both state and federal legislatures,

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In both state and federal legislatures,

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SADC amplifies role of women in peace processes

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SADC amplifies role of women in peace processes

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In a significant step towards gender inclusivity in peace processes, southern Africa continues to acknowledge the crucial role women play in conflict prevention and resolution.

The Southern African Development Community (Sadc) has approved guidelines to promote the participation of women in regional efforts to prevent, manage and resolve conflicts in the 16 member states.

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In a significant step towards gender inclusivity in peace processes, southern Africa continues to acknowledge the crucial role women play in conflict prevention and resolution.

The Southern African Development Community (Sadc) has approved guidelines to promote the participation of women in regional efforts to prevent, manage and resolve conflicts in the 16 member states.

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Beijing+30 Youth Blog: Legal, social, economic, and political changes are crucial for a more just world

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Beijing+30 Youth Blog: Legal, social, economic, and political changes are crucial for a more just world

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“Gender equality is more than a goal in itself. It is a precondition for meeting the challenge of reducing poverty, promoting sustainable development, and building good governance.” - Kofi Annan, Former Secretary General of the United Nations.

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“Gender equality is more than a goal in itself. It is a precondition for meeting the challenge of reducing poverty, promoting sustainable development, and building good governance.” - Kofi Annan, Former Secretary General of the United Nations.

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High-Level Political Forum places women and girls at the heart of the 2030 Agenda

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High-Level Political Forum places women and girls at the heart of the 2030 Agenda

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Women and girls around the world are facing significant threats, from wars and conflicts to devastating climate change, widening inequalities, and pushback on their human rights and freedoms. 

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Women and girls around the world are facing significant threats, from wars and conflicts to devastating climate change, widening inequalities, and pushback on their human rights and freedoms. 

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