Women's Leadership

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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Female leaders say sexism, threats come with the job

Submitted by Editor on Tue, 09/08/2020 - 14:17

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Female leaders say sexism, threats come with the job

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Local female leaders in Norman and Oklahoma City have been subject to threats, harassment and sexism in recent months.

The COVID-19 pandemic coupled with urgent calls for racial justice have stirred a new group of vocal critics, with their anger spilling over into emails, tweets and direct messages to their city councilors.

For local female politicians, that outcry comes with a layer of sexism veiled in gendered insults, name-calling and personal attacks directed at their appearance.

Local female leaders in Norman and Oklahoma City have been subject to threats, harassment and sexism in recent months.

For local female politicians, that outcry comes with a layer of sexism veiled in gendered insults, name-calling and personal attacks directed at their appearance.

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Julia Gillard pleased her misogyny speech has become ‘battle anthem’ for young women

Submitted by Editor on Tue, 09/08/2020 - 14:05

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Julia Gillard pleased her misogyny speech has become ‘battle anthem’ for young women

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Former Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard said she is pleased her viral “misogyny” speech directed at Tony Abbott has become a “battle anthem” for young women fighting to make their way in the workplace.

Speaking at the virtual launch of her new book overnight, the lawyer-turned author was asked if she felt as “badass” watching her speech on TV as she did making it at the time.

Laughing at the question, Ms Gillard said “I don’t spend time watching myself back, when you’ve done it and lived through it.”

Speaking at the virtual launch of her new book overnight, the lawyer-turned author was asked if she felt as “badass” watching her speech on TV as she did making it at the time.

Laughing at the question, Ms Gillard said “I don’t spend time watching myself back, when you’ve done it and lived through it.”

2020 is the year of the woman donor: campaign contributions surge

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September 8, 2020

2020 is the year of the woman donor: campaign contributions surge

On election night 2016, Gretchen Sisson was so sure Hillary Clinton would defeat Donald Trump that she and her husband invited 80 people to their San Francisco home for a party. They even had a giant sheet cake made that celebrated suffragists and the Equal Rights Amendment.

Violence against Women in Politics

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September 4, 2020

Violence against Women in Politics

Women have made significant inroads into political life in recent years, but in many parts of the world, their increased engagement has spurred attacks, intimidation, and harassment.

How Sandhya Ray became the first female MP from Bhind in Madhya Pradesh

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September 3, 2020

How Sandhya Ray became the first female MP from Bhind in Madhya Pradesh

Coming from one of the most backward villages in the country, Sandhya Ray found the support in her progressive in-laws. They didn’t just support her with her studies but also motivated her to join politics.

First African-Pakistani lawmaker fights discrimination to rise up in politics: Interview with Tanzeela Qambrani

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September 3, 2020

First African-Pakistani lawmaker fights discrimination to rise up in politics: Interview with Tanzeela Qambrani

Tanzeela Qambrani (41) created history in Pakistan when she became the first Sheedi Member of Provincial Assembly (MPA) of Sindh Assembly in 2018. Her election to the Sindh Assembly was significant for many reasons.

The objectification of women in politics and why it matters

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September 2, 2020

The objectification of women in politics and why it matters

In January of 2019 the right-wing news outlet The Daily Caller published fake revenge-porn photographs of freshman Congresswoman Alexandra Ocasio-Cortez.

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Gender norms still define politics as masculine space, researchers find

Submitted by Editor on Wed, 09/02/2020 - 04:10

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Gender norms still define politics as masculine space, researchers find

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The Advancing Learning and Innovation on Gender Norms (ALIGN) platform released a guide on gender norms and women in politics, in the lead-up to the 25th anniversary of the Beijing Platform of Action.

The guide titled, ‘Gender norms and women in politics: Evaluating progress and identifying challenges on the 25th Anniversary of the Beijing Platform,’ published in August 2020, is authored by Rachel George with Emma Samman, Katie Washington, and Alina Ojha.

'We will always fix it': Jacinda Ardern's promise to NZ over COVID-19 mistakes

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September 1, 2020

'We will always fix it': Jacinda Ardern's promise to NZ over COVID-19 mistakes

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern says she will "never" shy away from admitting when the Government has screwed up.

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