Misogyny and sexism in Philippines politics
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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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Women take on Japan's political gender gap for 'true democracy'
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May 20, 2023
Women take on Japan's political gender gap for 'true democracy'
Women are a rare sight in Japanese politics, but 20-year-old Rinka Saito is determined to run for office one day because "you can't have true democracy without diversity."
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Women are a rare sight in Japanese politics, but 20-year-old Rinka Saito is determined to run for office one day because "you can't have true democracy without diversity."
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Nigeria: UN Women seek action against electoral gender-based violence
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Corruption scares Nigerian women from politics – Female don
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May 17, 2023
Corruption scares Nigerian women from politics – Female don
A political science lecturer of the Obafemi Awolowo University, Dr Damilola Agbalajobi ,has said participation of Nigerian women in politics has drastically reduced because of the corrupt practices exhibited by their male counterparts.
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A political science lecturer of the Obafemi Awolowo University, Dr Damilola Agbalajobi ,has said participation of Nigerian women in politics has drastically reduced because of the corrupt practices exhibited by their male counterparts.
Nigeria needs more women integration in politics
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May 16, 2023
Nigeria needs more women integration in politics
The United States, US Department of States exchange program, International Visitors Leadership Program Alumni Association Nigeria (IVLPAAN), has canvassed for the integrat
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The United States, US Department of States exchange program, International Visitors Leadership Program Alumni Association Nigeria (IVLPAAN), has canvassed for the integrat
Women’s representation in Turkey’s new parliament increases to 20 percent but remains low
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May 16, 2023
Women’s representation in Turkey’s new parliament increases to 20 percent but remains low
Among the female candidates who were nominated by political parties for a seat in the Turkish parliament in the May 14 general election, 121 have been elected, corresponding to 20 percent of the 600-seat legislature, the Kronos news website reported.
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Among the female candidates who were nominated by political parties for a seat in the Turkish parliament in the May 14 general election, 121 have been elected, corresponding to 20 percent of the 600-seat legislature, the Kronos news website reported.
Women in legislative studies: improving gender equality
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May 15, 2023
Women in legislative studies: improving gender equality
Representation of women in the field of legislative politics is remarkably small and the absence of women has wide-ranging ramifications.
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Representation of women in the field of legislative politics is remarkably small and the absence of women has wide-ranging ramifications.
Women in politics and public life
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May 11, 2023
Women in politics and public life
In both politics and public life in the UK, women have historically been underrepresented.
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In both politics and public life in the UK, women have historically been underrepresented.
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Female Labour MP accuses shadow minister of sexual assault
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A female Labour MP has reported a shadow frontbench MP to the Metropolitan police, claiming he sexually assaulted her.
The alleged incident is said to have taken place after a summer party in London in July 2021. But the MP decided to approach the Met in recent weeks, the police have confirmed.
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A female Labour MP has reported a shadow frontbench MP to the Metropolitan police, claiming he sexually assaulted her.
The alleged incident is said to have taken place after a summer party in London in July 2021. But the MP decided to approach the Met in recent weeks, the police have confirmed.