Campaigns

An effective political campaign is a connected series of operations designed to persuade constituents to vote for you, your candidate, a party or an issue. Campaigns require methodical planning, organization and implementation.

Women face a number of obstacles implementing effective, winning campaigns. Women generally have more difficulty than men do in raising sufficient funds to win a campaign, in large part because they are traditionally not the primary breadwinners. Similarly, women may not have equal access to decision-making regarding the distribution of funds. Traditionally, women must earn the internal support of their party or, alternatively, work even harder to win as independent candidates. Rather than focusing on the substance of a campaign and its message, the media and the public may focus instead on the appearance of a woman candidate or her role in the home. To earn the support of their own party and constituents, women must work harder than men do to create clean, targeted and compelling messages.

Harris’ national rise follows trend of growing power for women in politics

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July 24, 2024

Harris’ national rise follows trend of growing power for women in politics

Vice President Kamala Harris is gaining support to become the Democratic nominee for president.

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Who is Kamala Harris? The life of the woman stepping into the 2024 limelight

Submitted by Editor on Tue, 07/23/2024 - 09:43

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Who is Kamala Harris? The life of the woman stepping into the 2024 limelight

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President Joe Biden’s decision to end his reelection bid and endorse Vice President Kamala Harris to replace him in the campaign has upended the presidential race and

President Joe Biden’s decision to end his reelection bid and endorse Vice President Kamala Harris to replace him in the campaign has upended the presidential race and

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After years of breaking barriers, Harris could become the first female president

Submitted by Editor on Tue, 07/23/2024 - 05:37

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After years of breaking barriers, Harris could become the first female president

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WASHINGTON (AP) — She’s already broken barriers, and now Kamala Harris could shatter several more after President Joe Biden abruptly ended his reelection bid and endorsed her.

Biden announced Sunday that he was stepping aside after a disastrous debate performance catalyzed fears that the 81-year-old was too frail for a second term.

WASHINGTON (AP) — She’s already broken barriers, and now Kamala Harris could shatter several more after President Joe Biden abruptly ended his reelection bid and endorsed her.

Biden announced Sunday that he was stepping aside after a disastrous debate performance catalyzed fears that the 81-year-old was too frail for a second term.

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Angola: Ombudsperson Highlights Female Recognition in the Country's Political Arena

Submitted by Editor on Fri, 07/19/2024 - 04:59

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Angola: Ombudsperson Highlights Female Recognition in the Country's Political Arena

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Luena — The ombudswoman, Florbela Araújo, highlighted, this Thursday, in Luena, Moxico province, the presence and leadership of women in the country, which is 'in great development'.

Luena — The ombudswoman, Florbela Araújo, highlighted, this Thursday, in Luena, Moxico province, the presence and leadership of women in the country, which is 'in great development'.

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Nigerian Government set to train, and encourage women in politics

Submitted by Editor on Fri, 07/12/2024 - 06:15

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Nigerian Government set to train, and encourage women in politics

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In a landmark move, the Nigerian House of Representatives has taken a significant step towards empowering women in politics.

Spearheaded by one of the female lawmakers, Blessing Amadi, the House adopted a motion to establish a dedicated department within the Ministry of Women Affairs, complete with adequate funding to support and train women in politics.

The department will also work to integrate the importance of women’s political leadership into the secondary school curriculum.

In a landmark move, the Nigerian House of Representatives has taken a significant step towards empowering women in politics.

The department will also work to integrate the importance of women’s political leadership into the secondary school curriculum.

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International Day of Women in Diplomacy, promoting equality through feminist foreign policy

Submitted by Editor on Tue, 07/09/2024 - 05:14

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International Day of Women in Diplomacy, promoting equality through feminist foreign policy

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Skopje, North Macedonia, 24 June 2024 – UN Women in North Macedonia, for a second consecutive year in partnership with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, marked the International Day of Women in Diplomacy with a high-level panel discussion highlighting the pivotal role that women play in international relations and diplomatic efforts.

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Panel highlights media’s role in women’s political visibility

Submitted by Editor on Thu, 06/13/2024 - 09:45

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Panel highlights media’s role in women’s political visibility

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The Media Advocacy Group, in collaboration with Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung (FES), organised a panel discussion titled ‘Visibility of Women Leadership in Media’ on Tuesday, at Yak Palace, Pulchowk. The event followed up on research conducted by a group concerning the representation of women politicians in the media.

Making room for women in politics demands a new political imagination

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June 8, 2024

Making room for women in politics demands a new political imagination

In September last year, when the Women’s Reservation Bill was passed in Parliament, it raised hopes of a more gender-equal legislature.

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South Africa elections: Women in parliament likely to drop

Submitted by Editor on Wed, 06/05/2024 - 05:39

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South Africa elections: Women in parliament likely to drop

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Johannesburg, 31 May: As election results from the 2024 South African elections pour in, Gender Links (GL) predicts a drop in women’s representation in the national assembly of between three and five percentage points.

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