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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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Costa Rica Just Elected Latin America's First Black Female Vice President

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Costa Rica Just Elected Latin America's First Black Female Vice President

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In a history-making election, Epsy Campbell became the first Afro-Latina vice president in Costa Rica, as well as the first black female vice president in Latin America. Winning alongside President-elect Carlos Alvarado Quesada, the two ran on a platform of "unity, infrastructure, and reducing inequality," according to Jezebel.

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In a history-making election, Epsy Campbell became the first Afro-Latina vice president in Costa Rica, as well as the first black female vice president in Latin America. Winning alongside President-elect Carlos Alvarado Quesada, the two ran on a platform of "unity, infrastructure, and reducing inequality," according to Jezebel.

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The Helen Clark Documentary

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March 23, 2018

The Helen Clark Documentary

“The film conveys how tough it is to break the remaining glass ceilings. May it motivate future generations of women to keep at it!”

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“The film conveys how tough it is to break the remaining glass ceilings. May it motivate future generations of women to keep at it!”

Platform dedicated to women’s participation in peace processes

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March 2, 2018

Platform dedicated to women’s participation in peace processes

Nearly half of the conflict-resolution agreements forged during the 1990s failed within five years and recidivism for civil war is alarmingly high. New thinking on peace and security is needed. 

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Nearly half of the conflict-resolution agreements forged during the 1990s failed within five years and recidivism for civil war is alarmingly high. New thinking on peace and security is needed. 

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As midterms near, more women plunging into campaigns across the United States

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As midterms near, more women plunging into campaigns across the United States

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Nearly a year after her hopes for the first female president were dashed, Beth Vercolio-Osmund contemplated her own political debut.

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Nearly a year after her hopes for the first female president were dashed, Beth Vercolio-Osmund contemplated her own political debut.

76 countries haven't had a female leader in the last 50 years - here's where women ARE in power

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February 13, 2018

76 countries haven't had a female leader in the last 50 years - here's where women ARE in power

One hundred years ago, on February 6 1918, the UK Parliament passed an act that granted the vote to women over the age of 30.

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One hundred years ago, on February 6 1918, the UK Parliament passed an act that granted the vote to women over the age of 30.

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Video: Curious to learn how Male Champions can support women's leadership and political participation?

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February 12, 2018

Video: Curious to learn how Male Champions can support women's leadership and political participation?

We recently teamed up with International Gender Champions in organizing an e-Discussion on the ro

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We recently teamed up with International Gender Champions in organizing an e-Discussion on the ro

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Latin America’s Female Leadership Void

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Latin America’s Female Leadership Void

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SANTIAGO, Chile — After President Michelle Bachelet of Chile leaves office in March, Latin America will have no female presidents.

There was a time in 2014 when the region had four: Laura Chinchilla in Costa Rica, Cristina Fernández de Kirchner in Argentina, Dilma Rousseff in Brazil and Ms. Bachelet. Now, Latin America is left with few prospects for female presidents in the near future.

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SANTIAGO, Chile — After President Michelle Bachelet of Chile leaves office in March, Latin America will have no female presidents.

There was a time in 2014 when the region had four: Laura Chinchilla in Costa Rica, Cristina Fernández de Kirchner in Argentina, Dilma Rousseff in Brazil and Ms. Bachelet. Now, Latin America is left with few prospects for female presidents in the near future.

UN ESCWA Report on Women’s Political Representation in the Arab Region

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February 7, 2018

UN ESCWA Report on Women’s Political Representation in the Arab Region

The objective of this study is to generate evidence-based policy recommendations for Arab States, in order to help them scale-up efforts to meet their commitments as relates to goal 5 of the United Nations’ Sustain

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The objective of this study is to generate evidence-based policy recommendations for Arab States, in order to help them scale-up efforts to meet their commitments as relates to goal 5 of the United Nations’ Sustain

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Africa's first elected woman president has transformed Liberia

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Africa's first elected woman president has transformed Liberia

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On Monday, Liberia inaugurated a new president and the nation’s first female vice president, Ellen Johnson Sirleaf ended her presidency the way she began it—shattering precedent. The first woman to be elected president of an African nation has become the first Liberian president in 44 years to yield political power to a freely elected successor.

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On Monday, Liberia inaugurated a new president and the nation’s first female vice president, Ellen Johnson Sirleaf ended her presidency the way she began it—shattering precedent. The first woman to be elected president of an African nation has become the first Liberian president in 44 years to yield political power to a freely elected successor.

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