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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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Johhannesburg to host launch of African Women in Dialogue

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More than 1 000 women from across the continent will converge in Johannesburg, for the launch of African Women in Dialogue.

Convened by the former First Lady Zanele Mbeki, South African Women in Dialogue ( SAWID) will host the dialogue which aims to improve the status of women on the continent.

The dialogue on Monday will focus on strengthening the African Women’s’ Movement during the Fourth Industrial Revolution.

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More than 1 000 women from across the continent will converge in Johannesburg, for the launch of African Women in Dialogue.

Convened by the former First Lady Zanele Mbeki, South African Women in Dialogue ( SAWID) will host the dialogue which aims to improve the status of women on the continent.

The dialogue on Monday will focus on strengthening the African Women’s’ Movement during the Fourth Industrial Revolution.

Turning the tide on violence against women in politics: How are we measuring up?

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November 16, 2018

Turning the tide on violence against women in politics: How are we measuring up?

Violence against women in politics (VAWP) is a human rights violation, as it prevents the realization of political rights.

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Violence against women in politics (VAWP) is a human rights violation, as it prevents the realization of political rights.

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Malawi: Joyce Banda calls for women's leadership in policy and political positions

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Joyce Banda - the former president of Malawi and a longtime advocate for female representation in politics - continues to earn more respect and recognition a cross Africa and abroad as she speaks on steward leadership, women and girl child empowerment.

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Joyce Banda - the former president of Malawi and a longtime advocate for female representation in politics - continues to earn more respect and recognition a cross Africa and abroad as she speaks on steward leadership, women and girl child empowerment.

Can quotas solve gender inequality in government?

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November 16, 2018

Can quotas solve gender inequality in government?

The November 2018 election in the US will go down for a number of firsts. The first Somali American Muslim woman to be elected to office. The first Native American woman sent to Congress.

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The November 2018 election in the US will go down for a number of firsts. The first Somali American Muslim woman to be elected to office. The first Native American woman sent to Congress.

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Nigeria: Women shatter the political glass ceiling in Africa's most populous nation

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Nigeria: Women shatter the political glass ceiling in Africa's most populous nation

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Eunice Atuejide’s face dripped hot sweat as she gesticulated toward a group of other female politicians gathered before her. They stood still, their face muscles taut with determination, as they chanted in unison: “No women, no nation!” It was a call to arms for Nigeria’s female politicians gathered at the 2018 General Elections Aspirants Summit (GEAS) in Abuja in August, held to support them in the country’s national polls next year. And it’s a call that’s resonating like never before.

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Eunice Atuejide’s face dripped hot sweat as she gesticulated toward a group of other female politicians gathered before her. They stood still, their face muscles taut with determination, as they chanted in unison: “No women, no nation!” It was a call to arms for Nigeria’s female politicians gathered at the 2018 General Elections Aspirants Summit (GEAS) in Abuja in August, held to support them in the country’s national polls next year. And it’s a call that’s resonating like never before.

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Youngest woman in zimbabwe’s parliament works to boost youths’ civic engagement

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Youngest woman in zimbabwe’s parliament works to boost youths’ civic engagement

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Barely more than one-third of the members of Zimbabwe’s Parliament are women, and the average age of past election candidates has been over 50. That’s part of what makes Joanah Mamombe, the 25-year-old woman who represents Harare West, exceptional – and her work with young people is already beginning to draw attention in her district.

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Barely more than one-third of the members of Zimbabwe’s Parliament are women, and the average age of past election candidates has been over 50. That’s part of what makes Joanah Mamombe, the 25-year-old woman who represents Harare West, exceptional – and her work with young people is already beginning to draw attention in her district.

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Kuwait: “Men have to believe in women’s ability to make a difference in society”

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Kuwait: “Men have to believe in women’s ability to make a difference in society”

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Dr. Moudi Abdul Aziz AlHumoud (PhD) is a women’s rights advocate from Kuwait. She is one of the first women to hold ministerial positions in her country, first as Minister of State for Housing and Planning and later as Minister for Education and Higher Education. She has also served as President of the Arab Open University and Dean of the College of Administration at Kuwait University. Dr.

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Dr. Moudi Abdul Aziz AlHumoud (PhD) is a women’s rights advocate from Kuwait. She is one of the first women to hold ministerial positions in her country, first as Minister of State for Housing and Planning and later as Minister for Education and Higher Education. She has also served as President of the Arab Open University and Dean of the College of Administration at Kuwait University. Dr.

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Kuwaiti women trained in campaign management and leadership skills

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Kuwaiti women trained in campaign management and leadership skills

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A group of Kuwaiti women including government officials, members of the private sector, civil society representatives and entrepreneurs joined a workshop on political campaign management and leadership skills held within the framework of the 8th Annual Conference on Women and Leadership convened by the Kuwait University Women’s Research and Studies Centre (WRSC) between October 22 -25 in Kuwait City.

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A group of Kuwaiti women including government officials, members of the private sector, civil society representatives and entrepreneurs joined a workshop on political campaign management and leadership skills held within the framework of the 8th Annual Conference on Women and Leadership convened by the Kuwait University Women’s Research and Studies Centre (WRSC) between October 22 -25 in Kuwait City.

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