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Women’s political participation in electoral processes requires targeted support to overcome gender discrimination. Key strategies for enhancing gender balance in electoral processes include: working with political parties to promote gender sensitive policies and practices to foster women’s leadership; targeted outreach and support for women to register to vote and safely access polling stations; guarantee of protection from election related violence and harassment; the use of quotas and temporary special measures to increase women’s representation; effective technical and financial support to women candidates and political leaders; and engagement of male champions for women’s empowerment and gender equality.

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To Boycott or Participate? Explaining Women in Iran’s and Turkey’s Recent Elections

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October 15, 2025

To Boycott or Participate? Explaining Women in Iran’s and Turkey’s Recent Elections

On March 1, 2024, Iran held the first round of its parliamentary elections, marking the 12th time since the 1979 revolution that Iranians elected members of the national parliament.

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On March 1, 2024, Iran held the first round of its parliamentary elections, marking the 12th time since the 1979 revolution that Iranians elected members of the national parliament.

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Syrian women still being held back in politics amid prevailing social norms and 'token measures'

On Sunday, 5 October, Syria held its first parliamentary elections since the fall of the Assad regime last year.

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Observers: Elections in Kosovo were inclusive and peaceful, women's representation remains low

After the elections in Kosovo, international and local observers have analyzed their development with positive marks.

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Gender imbalance in Calgary elections continues to persist, with only 28 per cent female candidates
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September 25, 2025
League of Women Voters advocates for Election Day registration

BOSTON (WWLP) – The League of Women Voters convenes on Beacon Hill each year to advocate for their priority legislation.

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https://shafaq.com/en/Iraq/73-women-to-contest-parliamentary-seats-in-Kirkuk
September 25, 2025
73 women to contest parliamentary seats in Kirkuk

Seventy-three women are among 252 candidates registered to run for parliament in Kirkuk province, the Independent High Electoral Commission (IHEC) declared on Wednesday.

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September 25, 2025
Speaker condemns mocking of women’s leadership, as House closes before election

Several motions proposed by women and presented to the Tonga Legislative Assembly were met with resistance and disparaging questioning from the House, during its final sitting for the year.

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https://punchng.com/women-group-seeks-gender-inclusive-peaceful-election-in-anambra/
September 25, 2025
Women group seeks gender-inclusive, peaceful election in Anambra

ElectHER, a pan-African non-partisan organisation advancing gender-inclusive democracy, has concluded a two-day engagement in Anambra State combining a multi-stakeholder

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