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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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UN Women to release report about progress of world's females

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UN Women to release report about progress of world's females

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JOHANNESBURG  - United Nations Women executive director Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka, will on Tuesday launch the organisation's flagship report about the current status of females in the world.

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JOHANNESBURG  - United Nations Women executive director Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka, will on Tuesday launch the organisation's flagship report about the current status of females in the world.

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Is Ramaphosa’s Cabinet truly ‘gender-equal’?

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Is Ramaphosa’s Cabinet truly ‘gender-equal’?

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While half the ministers in Ramaphosa’s Cabinet are women, this Cabinet as a whole is still slightly skewed towards men.

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has been hailed for the important milestone of appointing women to half the country’s Cabinet posts for the first time.

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While half the ministers in Ramaphosa’s Cabinet are women, this Cabinet as a whole is still slightly skewed towards men.

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has been hailed for the important milestone of appointing women to half the country’s Cabinet posts for the first time.

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Why women don't run for office

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Why women don't run for office

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Women represent 20 percent of Congress, 25 percent of state legislature seats and 12 percent of governorships. They hold 24 percent of statewide elected offices, such as attorney general and lieutenant governor. While women have proven that they can raise money and win elections at comparable, if not higher, rates than men, too few women run for office at all.

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Women represent 20 percent of Congress, 25 percent of state legislature seats and 12 percent of governorships. They hold 24 percent of statewide elected offices, such as attorney general and lieutenant governor. While women have proven that they can raise money and win elections at comparable, if not higher, rates than men, too few women run for office at all.

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The 6 women running for president in the US have answers

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The 6 women running for president in the US have answers

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“The opportunities for the next president are enormous. We can show worldwide leadership.”

— Senator Elizabeth Warren, on whether it’s possible for the next president to help stop climate change.

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“The opportunities for the next president are enormous. We can show worldwide leadership.”

— Senator Elizabeth Warren, on whether it’s possible for the next president to help stop climate change.

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The 2019 Democratic debate shows how striking it is to have more representation onstage

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The 2019 Democratic debate shows how striking it is to have more representation onstage

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This week’s Democratic debates were historic: They mark the first time ever that more than one woman candidate was onstage at a US presidential debate.

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This week’s Democratic debates were historic: They mark the first time ever that more than one woman candidate was onstage at a US presidential debate.

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Women in Politics: Nigeria ranks 181 out of 193 countries

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Women in Politics: Nigeria ranks 181 out of 193 countries

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Women’s International League for Peace and Freedom has said that Nigeria currently ranked 181 out of 193 countries polled in terms women’s participation in politics.

Dr Joy Onyesoh, Country Director, WILPF Nigeria, said this on Thursday in Abuja.

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Women’s International League for Peace and Freedom has said that Nigeria currently ranked 181 out of 193 countries polled in terms women’s participation in politics.

Dr Joy Onyesoh, Country Director, WILPF Nigeria, said this on Thursday in Abuja.

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