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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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2024, a European political year - through the eyes of women

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March 5, 2024

2024, a European political year - through the eyes of women

In 1906, Finland became the first country in Europe to grant women the right to vote, with the adoption of universal suffrage, at the same time as it won its autonomy from the Russian Empire.

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In 1906, Finland became the first country in Europe to grant women the right to vote, with the adoption of universal suffrage, at the same time as it won its autonomy from the Russian Empire.

Source: Forbes
February 29, 2024
Pakistan election suggests women playing a new role in public life

In Pakistan, as in corporate boardrooms around the country women are often absent. In recent years this has changed at a glacial pace.

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Source: UNDP
February 26, 2024
Empowering women in Georgian politics

Ahead of the parliamentary elections in Georgia, UNDP and Sweden are supporting political parties to empower women politicians and explore effective strategies for attracting, engaging, and promoting women candidates.

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Source: She The People
February 13, 2024
30% Reservation yet political dream is distant for Indonesian women

In the 2019 general election, Indonesians voted more women into the national parliament than ever before.

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Source: The Conversation
February 12, 2024
Even with a 30% quota in place, Indonesian women face an uphill battle running for office

In the 2019 general election, Indonesians voted more women into the national parliament than ever before. 

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Pakistan's political landscape: women's rising role and the ongoing pursuit of gender equality

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February 12, 2024

Pakistan's political landscape: women's rising role and the ongoing pursuit of gender equality

In the bustling political landscape of Pakistan, a resounding call for gender equality echoes through the halls of power.

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In the bustling political landscape of Pakistan, a resounding call for gender equality echoes through the halls of power.

Source: Business Standard
February 9, 2024
Pakistan elections: How women candidates are fighting for change in polls?

The Pakistan elections are only a day away, on February 8, and candida

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Source: UNDP
February 9, 2024
Advancing gender equality in politics ahead of Georgian elections

Over 150 women local councillors from across Georgia gathered for their annual conference to discuss the increasing role of women in politics and decision-making, especially in the lead-up to elections.

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Source: Medriva
February 8, 2024
The struggle for women’s representation in Indonesian politics: an uphill battle

A Step Forward but Not Enough

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