December 7, 2023
Where are the women in politics?
It is truly disheartening to observe the glaring absence of female candidates vying for political office in the upcoming general elections.
Elections
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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Pro take: How have women risen to the top of Mexican politics?
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December 5, 2023
Pro take: How have women risen to the top of Mexican politics?
You might have been surprised when the news broke that Mexico — a country historically known for chauvinism — is on the path to elect a woman as president in 2024.
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You might have been surprised when the news broke that Mexico — a country historically known for chauvinism — is on the path to elect a woman as president in 2024.
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The impact of online violence against women in the 2022 Kenya general elections
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November 22, 2023
The impact of online violence against women in the 2022 Kenya general elections
The growth of internet users has brought about social and economic benefits on a global scale.
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The growth of internet users has brought about social and economic benefits on a global scale.
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Dutch on brink of electing first female leader
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Mexico will soon elect its first female president – but that landmark masks an uneven march toward women’s rights
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November 13, 2023
Mexico will soon elect its first female president – but that landmark masks an uneven march toward women’s rights
Mexico will elect its first female president in 2024, barring any surprises between now and the June vote.
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Mexico will elect its first female president in 2024, barring any surprises between now and the June vote.