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While there have been important advances in women’s leadership in politics, as of November 1 2017, women make up only 7.2% of Heads of State and 6.2% Heads of Government. Data on women representatives in local government, including as mayors, heads of villages and towns, is not well collected and analyzed. The adoption of an SDG indicator on women’s representation in local government is a great step forward in tracking progress on gender balance, allowing for the systematic collection and analysis of data on women in local government. Women’s access to and continued role in leadership positions is challenged by a range of barriers, including discriminatory laws and practices, as well as social norms that prescribe traditional roles and attitudes towards women’s participation in leadership and decision-making roles. Proactive gender-equality policies within political parties and local government structures, including quotas and special temporary measures, gender-sensitive approaches to electoral processes, support networks, mentoring, training, and engagement of male champions, can all help promote women’s role in political leadership. 

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Women make up 52% of the Cabinet in Rwanda. Here’s why it’s a big deal

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Women make up 52% of the Cabinet in Rwanda. Here’s why it’s a big deal

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Rwanda celebrated another victory for gender representation on Nov. 5 when President Paul Kagame reshuffled his cabinet — and in the process, increased the number of female ministers from from 26 to 27.
As a result, the country now has more female ministers than male. Women now make up 52% of the cabinet.

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Rwanda celebrated another victory for gender representation on Nov. 5 when President Paul Kagame reshuffled his cabinet — and in the process, increased the number of female ministers from from 26 to 27.
As a result, the country now has more female ministers than male. Women now make up 52% of the cabinet.

Women & Politics: Changing trends and emerging patterns executive summary

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November 20, 2019

Women & Politics: Changing trends and emerging patterns executive summary

This collaborative report between, Lokniti a programme of the Centre for the Study of Developing Societies and Konrad Adenauer Stiftung has attempted to look at women and politics from a multi-track perspective.

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This collaborative report between, Lokniti a programme of the Centre for the Study of Developing Societies and Konrad Adenauer Stiftung has attempted to look at women and politics from a multi-track perspective.

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Record number of women to stand as candidates in UK election

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Record number of women to stand as candidates in UK election

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A record number of female candidates are expected to stand in next month’s UK general election.

More than 1,100 women have registered as candidates across political divides, making up 34 per cent of the total number of candidates. This number marks a 5 per cent increase from 29 per cent in 2017.

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A record number of female candidates are expected to stand in next month’s UK general election.

More than 1,100 women have registered as candidates across political divides, making up 34 per cent of the total number of candidates. This number marks a 5 per cent increase from 29 per cent in 2017.

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Punched, stalked and harassed women abandon UK politics over safety fears

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Punched, stalked and harassed women abandon UK politics over safety fears

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She had just finished taking photographs outside the picturesque Bourne Mill in Colchester, Essex, and was looking at her phone when the first blow came.

By the time she looked up the male assailant was running away.

"He punched me three times in the sort-of side in the ribs," she told the ABC.

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She had just finished taking photographs outside the picturesque Bourne Mill in Colchester, Essex, and was looking at her phone when the first blow came.

By the time she looked up the male assailant was running away.

"He punched me three times in the sort-of side in the ribs," she told the ABC.

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Reykjavík Global Forum - Women Leaders 2019

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Reykjavík Global Forum - Women Leaders 2019

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Women leaders from around the world are gathering in Reykjavik, Iceland, this week, with discussions throughout the day on Tuesday, November 19, and Wednesday, November 20.

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Women leaders from around the world are gathering in Reykjavik, Iceland, this week, with discussions throughout the day on Tuesday, November 19, and Wednesday, November 20.

Equality in law for women and girls by 2030: A multistakeholder strategy for accelerated action

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November 18, 2019

Equality in law for women and girls by 2030: A multistakeholder strategy for accelerated action

More than 2.5 billion women and girls around the world are affected in multiple ways by discriminatory laws and the lack of legal protections.

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More than 2.5 billion women and girls around the world are affected in multiple ways by discriminatory laws and the lack of legal protections.

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9 times a female President took charge of an african country

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9 times a female President took charge of an african country

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Africa has been slow to embrace women leaders in politics, but there is an exclusive group of female presidents who have laid the foundations for future female leadership in Africa.

These include Ellen Johnson Sirleaf of Liberia, who served as president for 12 years, and Ethiopia’s Sahle-Work Zewde, currently the only woman among the 54 presidents in Africa.

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Africa has been slow to embrace women leaders in politics, but there is an exclusive group of female presidents who have laid the foundations for future female leadership in Africa.

These include Ellen Johnson Sirleaf of Liberia, who served as president for 12 years, and Ethiopia’s Sahle-Work Zewde, currently the only woman among the 54 presidents in Africa.

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Social media a double-edged sword for female politicians

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Social media a double-edged sword for female politicians

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On Democratic presidential candidate Elizabeth Warren's Facebook page, you can find videos ranging from an announcement in Des Moines, Iowa, that her campaign has reached $2 million in donations to one with the Massachusetts senator looking into the camera, explaining her plan to help U.S. teachers.

It's on Twitter that Senator Marsha Blackburn, Republican from Tennessee and chair of the Senate Judiciary Committee Tech Task Force, calls on followers to safeguard their personal data.

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On Democratic presidential candidate Elizabeth Warren's Facebook page, you can find videos ranging from an announcement in Des Moines, Iowa, that her campaign has reached $2 million in donations to one with the Massachusetts senator looking into the camera, explaining her plan to help U.S. teachers.

It's on Twitter that Senator Marsha Blackburn, Republican from Tennessee and chair of the Senate Judiciary Committee Tech Task Force, calls on followers to safeguard their personal data.

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Election reveals shift in suburban leadership

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Election reveals shift in suburban leadership

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More young women from diverse backgrounds are running — and winning.

As Nadia Mohamed doorknocked for her City Council campaign, the 23-year-old often fielded questions from St. Louis Park residents about her age. Just how young are you, they asked her, and what could such a fresh face possibly know about sidewalks?

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More young women from diverse backgrounds are running — and winning.

As Nadia Mohamed doorknocked for her City Council campaign, the 23-year-old often fielded questions from St. Louis Park residents about her age. Just how young are you, they asked her, and what could such a fresh face possibly know about sidewalks?

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