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Although much of the iKNOW Politics network is dedicated to increasing women’s political knowledge and participation, there are a number of skills that, while not explicitly political, are necessary to succeed in politics.

Women in Politics: Breaking Barriers in South India

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July 4, 2024

Women in Politics: Breaking Barriers in South India

Women in South India have made significant strides in various fields, but politics remains a challenging arena. Despite the region's progressive reputation, female politicians face numerous barriers in their careers.

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Women in South India have made significant strides in various fields, but politics remains a challenging arena. Despite the region's progressive reputation, female politicians face numerous barriers in their careers.

World Economic Forum
June 26, 2024
Gender equality: How many women hold cabinet positions in 2024?
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East Asia Forum
June 25, 2024
Female politicians struggle to get off the blocks in the Solomon Islands

After a 12-month delay, the 12th Solomon Islands national general elections were held on 17 April 2024.

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Gender quotas must be introduced in local government in order to achieve equality

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June 23, 2024

Gender quotas must be introduced in local government in order to achieve equality

The recent local elections are a real-time example of why we need gender quotas. 

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The recent local elections are a real-time example of why we need gender quotas. 

Women leaders remain scarce in Thai local politics. What can be done?

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June 19, 2024

Women leaders remain scarce in Thai local politics. What can be done?

According to a report by UN Women, as of January 2023, Thai women held only 20

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According to a report by UN Women, as of January 2023, Thai women held only 20

devpolicy.org
May 30, 2024
Increasing women’s political representation in Solomon Islands

On 29 December 2023, the Solomon Islands National Cabinet approved the introduction of temporary special measures (TSMs) to improve women’s political representation in the Provincial Government Assemblies (PGAs).

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Men in politics as agents of gender equitable change: gender norms and political masculinities

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May 29, 2024

Men in politics as agents of gender equitable change: gender norms and political masculinities

Men in politics as agents of gender equitable change examines why men in politics decide to support gender equality, how they explain and frame their allyship, and how their actions are perceived by women politicians, activists and students.

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Men in politics as agents of gender equitable change examines why men in politics decide to support gender equality, how they explain and frame their allyship, and how their actions are perceived by women politicians, activists and students.

The Mainichi
May 28, 2024
Women account for only 18% of prospective candidates in next Japan general election

TOKYO -- Women account for a mere 18.1% of prospective candidates to be fielded by Japan's six major political parties in the 289 single-seat constituencies in the next House of Representatives election, a Mainichi Shimbun survey has found.

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