August 14, 2020
They might not win, but 3 women are 'giving hope' to Belarus with an unlikely presidential bid
Elections in Belarus are usually a boring, predictable affair.
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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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August 13, 2020
At least 11 women have vied for U.S. vice president. Here’s what happened to them
Biden announced that Kamala Harris would be his running mate in the 2020 presidential election, making Harris, a senator from California, the firs
Australia: Get elected by Ruth McGowan
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August 12, 2020
Australia: Get elected by Ruth McGowan
Disillusioned with politicians and frustrated with politics in general? Stop complaining. Be the change you wish to see. Run for office and Get Elected!
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Disillusioned with politicians and frustrated with politics in general? Stop complaining. Be the change you wish to see. Run for office and Get Elected!
July 30, 2020
New Zealand's Ardern on track to win September election, poll shows
Support for New Zealand's Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern rose during July, a poll showed, keeping her Labour party on track to win a general electi
In ranked choice elections, women win
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July 30, 2020
In ranked choice elections, women win
RepresentWomen tracks women's representation and leadership in the United States and around the world to identify the "best practices" for creatin
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RepresentWomen tracks women's representation and leadership in the United States and around the world to identify the "best practices" for creatin
Hong Kong elections: the shameful absence of women from politics
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July 27, 2020
Hong Kong elections: the shameful absence of women from politics
During these times of political polarisation and fragmentation in Hong Kong, there is one thing we can find in common across partisan lines – shut
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During these times of political polarisation and fragmentation in Hong Kong, there is one thing we can find in common across partisan lines – shut
July 8, 2020
Grassroots campaign launches to call for gender-balanced cabinet in New Zealand’s 2020 election year
A grassroots campaign has launched this week calling on political party leaders to support the implementation of a gender-balanced Cabinet with 50 percent women and 50 percent men in this years election. The many vital issues discussed each.