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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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Preventing electoral violence with UN Under-Secretary-General Rosemary DiCarlo

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December 16, 2022

Preventing electoral violence with UN Under-Secretary-General Rosemary DiCarlo

The United Nations have launched the DPPA Electoral Series, a new initiative to commemorate the 10th anniversary of our training course on political approaches to preventing and responding to election-related violence.

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The United Nations have launched the DPPA Electoral Series, a new initiative to commemorate the 10th anniversary of our training course on political approaches to preventing and responding to election-related violence.

Tunisia election set to deliver male-dominated parliament and erosion of women’s rights

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December 16, 2022

Tunisia election set to deliver male-dominated parliament and erosion of women’s rights

As the country goes to the polls, reforms introduced by hardline president Kais Saied have led to the exclusion of female candidates.

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As the country goes to the polls, reforms introduced by hardline president Kais Saied have led to the exclusion of female candidates.

Hate in plain sight: Abuse targeting women ahead of the 2022 midterm elections on TikTok and Instagram

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December 13, 2022

Hate in plain sight: Abuse targeting women ahead of the 2022 midterm elections on TikTok and Instagram

Online abuse has a profound impact on the health of democratic societies, threatening progress on diversity and representation in politics.

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Online abuse has a profound impact on the health of democratic societies, threatening progress on diversity and representation in politics.

December 9, 2022
Himachal Pradesh: Every second voter a female, but only one woman MLA

In the November 12 Himachal Pradesh assembly elections, the performance of women candidates was dismal and only one out of 24 in the fray was elected.

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December 8, 2022
Liberia: Women optimistic of 2023 elections

The deal to upholding women’s political participation and leadership in the 2023 presidential and General elections remains elusive and daunting, as the Woman Legislative Caucus of Liberia launches a two-day workshop for women aspirants to solicit support and mobilize

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December 7, 2022
"No men left?": Top Gujarat cleric slams muslim women in elections

Gujarat Assembly Election: The sexist rant by the Shahi Imam of the Jama Masjid in Ahmedabad comes a day before voting in 93 constituencies in Gujarat, the second phase of a closely watched state election.

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California Politics: Huge gains for women in the Legislature

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December 7, 2022

California Politics: Huge gains for women in the Legislature

SACRAMENTO —  The California Legislature that will be sworn in Monday will include more women than ever before, accounting for about 42% of state lawmakers.

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SACRAMENTO —  The California Legislature that will be sworn in Monday will include more women than ever before, accounting for about 42% of state lawmakers.

December 5, 2022
Nepal: New House of Representatives to be less inclusive

As proportional representation votes are scattered among parties, women, Dalits, Janajatis will be underrepresented.

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December 5, 2022
Ireland: Cork caucus hears calls for gender quotas to be extended to local government elections

Gender quotas should be extended from national elections to the 2024 local government elections to ensure Ireland is in line with other European countries, new research has recommended.

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