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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She Should Run empowers women beyond Election Day
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October 9, 2024
She Should Run empowers women beyond Election Day
As we gear up for one of the most pivotal elections in history, it’s clear that women are more politically inspired than ever.
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As we gear up for one of the most pivotal elections in history, it’s clear that women are more politically inspired than ever.
October 8, 2024
Trailblazing Women: Breaking Barriers in Jammu and Kashmir's Politics
In a historic turn of events for Jammu and Kashmir's political landscape, three women, including former minister Sakeena Masood, have emerged victorious in the latest Assembly elections, reaffirming the growing influence of female leaders in a traditionally male-dominat
Women’s leadership and resilience in Mexican politics: Claudia Sheinbaum, new Mexican President
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October 4, 2024
Women’s leadership and resilience in Mexican politics: Claudia Sheinbaum, new Mexican President
In a country marked by deeply rooted patriarchal structures, Claudia Sheinbaum has risen as one of Mexico’s most relevant political figures, breaking barriers and challenging stereotypes that for generations have limited women in power.
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In a country marked by deeply rooted patriarchal structures, Claudia Sheinbaum has risen as one of Mexico’s most relevant political figures, breaking barriers and challenging stereotypes that for generations have limited women in power.
October 4, 2024
Brazil has struggled to elect women to political office. Upcoming elections could change that.
On a sunny September morning, Joyce Trindade works her way around the stalls of a secondhand clothing market here, distributing hugs and political pamphlets in equal measure.
Summer in the Field: Implementing Political Gender Quotas: Lessons from Mexico
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October 4, 2024
Summer in the Field: Implementing Political Gender Quotas: Lessons from Mexico
For decades, a key goal of activists and policymakers has been involving women in politics.
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For decades, a key goal of activists and policymakers has been involving women in politics.
Report – Hated More: Online Violence Targeting Women of Color Candidates in the 2024 US Election
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October 3, 2024
Report – Hated More: Online Violence Targeting Women of Color Candidates in the 2024 US Election
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October 2, 2024
Moldova prepares to vote in high stakes EU referendum and presidential election
Moldova is heading to the polls in October for presidential elections and an EU referendum, with pro-European incumbent President Maia Sandu seeking a second term but facing Kremlin-backed candidates and disinformation.