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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Cape Verde votes in election that could see first female prime minister

Submitted by Editor on Mon, 04/19/2021 - 10:52

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Cape Verde votes in election that could see first female prime minister

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Cape Vedians headed to the polls to cast their ballots in the parliamentary elections.

On voters' minds will be the Covid pandemic which has devastated the tourism-dependent economy.

Six parties are running for election in a vote where the prime minister has executive power

Among them Incumbent Prime Minister Correia e Silva, who is bidding for a second term with his centre-right Movement for Democracy (MpD) party.

Military personnels carriy ballot boxes and voting equipment to a polling station in Praia, on April 17, 2021, on the eve of the parliamentary elections. - Copyright © africanews SEYLLOU / AFP

Cape Vedians headed to the polls to cast their ballots in the parliamentary elections.

On voters' minds will be the Covid pandemic which has devastated the tourism-dependent economy.

Six parties are running for election in a vote where the prime minister has executive power

Among them Incumbent Prime Minister Correia e Silva, who is bidding for a second term with his centre-right Movement for Democracy (MpD) party.

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The women that upended Samoa’s politics

Submitted by admin on Mon, 04/19/2021 - 06:06

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The women that upended Samoa’s politics

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Following last week’s election, Samoa’s long-time ruler could be displaced by the country’s first female leader.

Samoa is home to one of the world’s longest serving leaders. Prime Minister Tuilaepa Sailele Malilegaoi has been in power since 1999, while his political party, the Human Rights Protection Party (HRPP), has dominated Samoan politics for 40 years.

Following last week’s election, Samoa’s long-time ruler could be displaced by the country’s first female leader.

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Samoa election result hailed as victory for women

Submitted by admin on Mon, 04/19/2021 - 06:00

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Samoa election result hailed as victory for women

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Wellington (AFP) – Samoa’s cliff-hanger general election is a victory for under-represented women in Pacific island politics, regardless of the final outcome, opposition leader Fiame Naomi Mataafa said Monday.

Her FAST party is on the cusp of a major upset after Friday's vote, leaving incumbent Prime Minister Tuilaepa Sailele Malielegaoi fighting for his political life after 22 years in office.

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Dutch election: Is online sexism holding women back from becoming MPs?

Submitted by Editor on Thu, 04/15/2021 - 04:54

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Dutch election: Is online sexism holding women back from becoming MPs?

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With female participation in this week’s election in the Netherlands breaking records, one campaign group can be excused for feeling optimistic.

Stem op een Vrouw(Vote for A Women) was set up in 2017 to achieve parity in the Dutch parliament and have as many women and men in the 150-seat parliament.

With female participation in this week’s election in the Netherlands breaking records, one campaign group can be excused for feeling optimistic.

Stem op een Vrouw(Vote for A Women) was set up in 2017 to achieve parity in the Dutch parliament and have as many women and men in the 150-seat parliament.

Measuring success: Women in America's 2020 legislative elections

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April 12, 2021

Measuring success: Women in America's 2020 legislative elections

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Chad: Women hold decisive vote in upcoming presidential election

Submitted by Editor on Fri, 04/09/2021 - 09:42

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Chad: Women hold decisive vote in upcoming presidential election

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In Chad, women represent more than 50% of the total population and are a decisive electorate -- capable of tipping the scale in elections.

Although a law on parity already exists in the constitution, only 30% of women have their rights respected in the same way as men.

In Chad, women represent more than 50% of the total population and are a decisive electorate -- capable of tipping the scale in elections.

Although a law on parity already exists in the constitution, only 30% of women have their rights respected in the same way as men.

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From fundraising to the VP, why 2020 was a pivotal year for women in US politics

Submitted by admin on Wed, 04/07/2021 - 11:49

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From fundraising to the VP, why 2020 was a pivotal year for women in US politics

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2020 was a milestone year for women in politics in the US. The country saw the highest numbers of women entering Congress and the executive in its history.

2020 was a milestone year for women in politics in the US. The country saw the highest numbers of women entering Congress and the executive in its history.

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Record number of women win on Israel’s election day, but progress remains elusive

Submitted by admin on Wed, 03/31/2021 - 05:07

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Record number of women win on Israel’s election day, but progress remains elusive

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A projected 30 women will enter the Israeli legislature, a record for an Election Day, but it appears female representation in parliament will remain roughly the same for the 24th Knesset as in past sessions.