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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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US Poll: Women voters could give women candidates a boost in the Democratic primary

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US Poll: Women voters could give women candidates a boost in the Democratic primary

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There’s a historic number of women running for the Democratic presidential ticket this cycle, and while several are considered top-tier candidates, they still aren’t leading the pol

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There’s a historic number of women running for the Democratic presidential ticket this cycle, and while several are considered top-tier candidates, they still aren’t leading the pol

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Pelosi to AP: 2020 Dem ticket doesn’t have to include woman

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Pelosi to AP: 2020 Dem ticket doesn’t have to include woman

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Ever pragmatic, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said Wednesday that she’d like to see a woman on the 2020 presidential ticket — but she’s not insisting on it.

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Ever pragmatic, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said Wednesday that she’d like to see a woman on the 2020 presidential ticket — but she’s not insisting on it.

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In a first, two women are contesting Lok Sabha polls from Mizoram, Arunachal

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In a first, two women are contesting Lok Sabha polls from Mizoram, Arunachal

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Lalthlamauni or Jarjum Ete win or not, they have already made history by being the first women in the two states – which both have more women voters than men – to contest a Lok Sabha election.

This April 11, when polling begins in Mizoram and Arunachal Pradesh in the first phase of voting for the Lok Sabha elections, a quiet breaking of ground will take place in the Northeast with two women candidates in the fray for the first time.

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Lalthlamauni or Jarjum Ete win or not, they have already made history by being the first women in the two states – which both have more women voters than men – to contest a Lok Sabha election.

This April 11, when polling begins in Mizoram and Arunachal Pradesh in the first phase of voting for the Lok Sabha elections, a quiet breaking of ground will take place in the Northeast with two women candidates in the fray for the first time.

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‘Inspiring’ protester becomes symbol of resistance for Sudanese women

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‘Inspiring’ protester becomes symbol of resistance for Sudanese women

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The image is striking: a young woman, alone, standing above the crowd, urging them on with songs of revolution.

Taken on Monday night in the centre of Khartoum, as tens of thousands thronged the roads in front of the heavily-guarded complex housing the headquarters of the military and the feared intelligence services, the picture of the woman in white with gold circular earrings has become an icon of a protest.

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The image is striking: a young woman, alone, standing above the crowd, urging them on with songs of revolution.

Taken on Monday night in the centre of Khartoum, as tens of thousands thronged the roads in front of the heavily-guarded complex housing the headquarters of the military and the feared intelligence services, the picture of the woman in white with gold circular earrings has become an icon of a protest.

'There needs to be more women in politics'

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April 9, 2019

'There needs to be more women in politics'

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Young women from every federal riding in the country took part in a historic sitting in the House of Commons last Wednesday.

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By Meghan Balogh,

Young women from every federal riding in the country took part in a historic sitting in the House of Commons last Wednesday.

What nobody tells you about being a woman in politics

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April 5, 2019

What nobody tells you about being a woman in politics

From unwanted advice about having kids to unrealistic expectations for fundraising, Reps. Terri Sewell and Veronica Escobar talk about the obstacles faced by women who run for office.

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From unwanted advice about having kids to unrealistic expectations for fundraising, Reps. Terri Sewell and Veronica Escobar talk about the obstacles faced by women who run for office.

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The gender gap at EU elections

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The gender gap at EU elections

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Women across Europe don’t tend to vote as much in European elections, compared with men, posing questions on the growing gender gap in both politics and representation in the European Parliament.

Data, based on the European parliament’s 2014 post-electoral survey, found France was the worst culprit in terms of a voting gap between the sexes.

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Women across Europe don’t tend to vote as much in European elections, compared with men, posing questions on the growing gender gap in both politics and representation in the European Parliament.

Data, based on the European parliament’s 2014 post-electoral survey, found France was the worst culprit in terms of a voting gap between the sexes.

Close the political gender gap to reduce corruption

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April 3, 2019

Close the political gender gap to reduce corruption

Including women in local councils is strongly negatively associated with the prevalence of both petty and grand forms of corruption. This reduction in corruption is primarily experienced among women.

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Including women in local councils is strongly negatively associated with the prevalence of both petty and grand forms of corruption. This reduction in corruption is primarily experienced among women.

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