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Women make up only 23.5% of Members of Parliament according to the latest available data of the Inter-Parliamentary Union. While significant strides in women’s political participation have been made since the adoption of the Beijing Platform for Action in 1995, which set Member States’ target of achieving gender balance in political decision-making, women are still underrepresented in political decision-making at all levels and gender balance remains an aspirational goal.  Gains in women’s participation have been notable in countries that have taken proactive steps to support women’s political participation, including reforming or amending discriminatory laws, taking concrete action to address violence against women in politics and gender discrimination within parliaments, addressing gender-specific barriers, and supporting women in all forms of decision-making including at local level and in executive government.

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Most powerful women in Washington

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October 3, 2023

Most powerful women in Washington

Power is a concept synonymous with DC—in its symbolism, its offices, its people. Many Washingtonians hold power by virtue of their positions, titles, and affiliations.

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Power is a concept synonymous with DC—in its symbolism, its offices, its people. Many Washingtonians hold power by virtue of their positions, titles, and affiliations.

Tory women have taken over the running to be the next party leader

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October 3, 2023

Tory women have taken over the running to be the next party leader

Should Sir Keir Starmer win power in 2024, as most of the polls are predicting, the question of who will come after Rishi is once again on Conservative minds.

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Should Sir Keir Starmer win power in 2024, as most of the polls are predicting, the question of who will come after Rishi is once again on Conservative minds.

Applying ‘Down Girl: the Logic of Misogyny’ to examine the differential treatment of women politicians

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October 3, 2023

Applying ‘Down Girl: the Logic of Misogyny’ to examine the differential treatment of women politicians

“Down Girl: The Logic of Misogyny,” is a book written by philosopher and feminist scholar Kate Manne.

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“Down Girl: The Logic of Misogyny,” is a book written by philosopher and feminist scholar Kate Manne.

Mexico set to elect first female president after years of gender equality legislation

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October 3, 2023

Mexico set to elect first female president after years of gender equality legislation

Mexico's top two political parties selected female presidential nominees, virtually ensuring that the nation's next leader will be a woman.

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Mexico's top two political parties selected female presidential nominees, virtually ensuring that the nation's next leader will be a woman.

Women in politics: a look into Representative Nabeela Syed’s mission for Illinois

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October 2, 2023

Women in politics: a look into Representative Nabeela Syed’s mission for Illinois

ECC students gathered in the B180 Heritage room for a networking panel with Representative Nabeela Syed around noon on Tuesday, Sept. 19, 2023.

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ECC students gathered in the B180 Heritage room for a networking panel with Representative Nabeela Syed around noon on Tuesday, Sept. 19, 2023.

How Feinstein broke ground for women in politics

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October 2, 2023

How Feinstein broke ground for women in politics

Sen. Dianne Feinstein (D-Calif.), who died Thursday night in her Washington home, is considered a trailblazer for women in politics.

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Sen. Dianne Feinstein (D-Calif.), who died Thursday night in her Washington home, is considered a trailblazer for women in politics.

Women still shy away from politics due to threats, intimidation

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September 29, 2023

Women still shy away from politics due to threats, intimidation

Insecurity has been identified as one of the contributing factors that makes women shy away from seeking leadership and other political positions.

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Insecurity has been identified as one of the contributing factors that makes women shy away from seeking leadership and other political positions.

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