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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.

Opinion: Why gender matters in politics, and what has to change

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August 3, 2024

Opinion: Why gender matters in politics, and what has to change

Gender shouldn't matter when choosing a president — but after nearly 250 years of American democracy and zero women presidents, it clearly has.

Gender shouldn't matter when choosing a president — but after nearly 250 years of American democracy and zero women presidents, it clearly has.

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.

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

CNN
July 23, 2024
Who is Kamala Harris? The life of the woman stepping into the 2024 limelight

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PBS News
July 23, 2024
After years of breaking barriers, Harris could become the first female president

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.

All Africa
July 19, 2024
Angola: Ombudsperson Highlights Female Recognition in the Country's Political Arena

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'.

Urban Woman
July 12, 2024
Nigerian Government set to train, and encourage women in politics

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

UN Women
July 9, 2024
International Day of Women in Diplomacy, promoting equality through feminist foreign policy

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 th

The Kathmandu Post
June 13, 2024
Panel highlights media’s role in women’s political visibility

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.