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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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Running for parliament is still a man’s world, with fewer female candidates – especially in winnable seats

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April 11, 2025

Running for parliament is still a man’s world, with fewer female candidates – especially in winnable seats

Despite progress towards gender equality in Australian elections, women remain underrepresented among candidates vying for office on May 3.

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Despite progress towards gender equality in Australian elections, women remain underrepresented among candidates vying for office on May 3.

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Women disproportionately placed in high-risk seats ahead of federal election

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Women disproportionately placed in high-risk seats ahead of federal election

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While some progress has been made towards gender equality in Australian elections, women remain underrepresented among candidates in the 2025 federal election, a

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While some progress has been made towards gender equality in Australian elections, women remain underrepresented among candidates in the 2025 federal election, a

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Virginia set to elect first woman governor in 2025 race

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Virginia set to elect first woman governor in 2025 race

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Virginia will likely elect its first woman governor this year.

Why it matters: The Commonwealth's gubernatorial race, which has long been eyed as an early political test after a presidential election, is set to be one of the most historic elections in state history.

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The 2025 governor's race is down to Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears (left) and former U.S. Rep. Abigail Spanberger. Photos: Kristen Zeis/Washington Post, Serhiy Morgunov/Global Images Ukraine via Getty Images

Virginia will likely elect its first woman governor this year.

Why it matters: The Commonwealth's gubernatorial race, which has long been eyed as an early political test after a presidential election, is set to be one of the most historic elections in state history.

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Running for parliament is still a man’s world, with fewer female candidates – especially in winnable seats

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Running for parliament is still a man’s world, with fewer female candidates – especially in winnable seats

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Despite progress towards gender equality in Australian elections, women remain underrepresented among candidates vying for office on May 3.

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Deputy Opposition Leader Sussan Ley is one of relatively few female MPs representing the Liberal Party. Mick Tsikas/AAP

Despite progress towards gender equality in Australian elections, women remain underrepresented among candidates vying for office on May 3.

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College-Aged Left-Wing Women Vote to Break Glass Ceilings—Not Based on Policy

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College-Aged Left-Wing Women Vote to Break Glass Ceilings—Not Based on Policy

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When women enter the voting booth, what matters more—policy or identity? The debate over whether female voters prioritize gender representation or political substance has fueled political discourse for years. Some argue that women rally behind female candidates for symbolic progress, while others insist that ideology and policy take precedence. But do women truly vote based on identity, or is there more at play?

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Kamila Harris taking the oath for office.

When women enter the voting booth, what matters more—policy or identity? The debate over whether female voters prioritize gender representation or political substance has fueled political discourse for years. Some argue that women rally behind female candidates for symbolic progress, while others insist that ideology and policy take precedence. But do women truly vote based on identity, or is there more at play?

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Beyond election day: How sexism transcends party lines in Kenyan politics

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Beyond election day: How sexism transcends party lines in Kenyan politics

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From parliamentary sexism to online harassment, women face multi-faceted barriers to political participation across all levels of government.

What you need to know:

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From parliamentary sexism to online harassment, women face multi-faceted barriers to political participation across all levels of government.

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Gender played a significant role in the 2022 election. Will it do the same in 2025?

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April 4, 2025

Gender played a significant role in the 2022 election. Will it do the same in 2025?

Gender was an important factor in the 2022 election: it shaped the ways the major parties packaged their policies and their leaders.

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Gender was an important factor in the 2022 election: it shaped the ways the major parties packaged their policies and their leaders.

Priced out of power: How economic barriers are limiting women in politics

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March 19, 2025

Priced out of power: How economic barriers are limiting women in politics

Last year, an aura of possibility hovered in anticipation of around 60 elections that were held across the world.

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Last year, an aura of possibility hovered in anticipation of around 60 elections that were held across the world.

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