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Coalition seeks more women inclusion in Nigerian politics

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Coalition seeks more women inclusion in Nigerian politics

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Following the decline in the number of women elected into elective offices in the 2023 general election, women groups in the country have called for more inclusion in the political process of the country. The Women Advocates Research and Documentation Centre (WARDC) in collaboration with Women’s Rights Advancement and Protection Alternative (WRAPA) said the issue of women’s participation in politics and governance must be addressed in Nigeria.

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Following the decline in the number of women elected into elective offices in the 2023 general election, women groups in the country have called for more inclusion in the political process of the country. The Women Advocates Research and Documentation Centre (WARDC) in collaboration with Women’s Rights Advancement and Protection Alternative (WRAPA) said the issue of women’s participation in politics and governance must be addressed in Nigeria.

Romania - Inspiring voices: more women in economy and in politics is the key for a better future for all the world

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May 18, 2023

Romania - Inspiring voices: more women in economy and in politics is the key for a better future for all the world

The gender equality index in Romania in 2022 was 53.7, a score that places Romania in 26th place in the European Union, according to the European Institute for Gender Equality. The European average is 68.6, and the highest level is 77.8 in Denmark.

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The gender equality index in Romania in 2022 was 53.7, a score that places Romania in 26th place in the European Union, according to the European Institute for Gender Equality. The European average is 68.6, and the highest level is 77.8 in Denmark.

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Women face political barriers ahead of Turkey elections

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Women face political barriers ahead of Turkey elections

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Polling shows that most Turks want more women involved in politics, but their underrepresentation continues.

Istanbul, Turkey – A nondescript apartment in Istanbul’s business district is the nerve centre of a drive to propel more women into Turkish politics.

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Polling shows that most Turks want more women involved in politics, but their underrepresentation continues.

Istanbul, Turkey – A nondescript apartment in Istanbul’s business district is the nerve centre of a drive to propel more women into Turkish politics.

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Trans women, politicians, and feminists, the most attacked on Costa Rican social networks

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Trans women, politicians, and feminists, the most attacked on Costa Rican social networks

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A recent study conducted by the United Nations (UN) sheds light on the distressing reality faced by trans women, women in politics, and feminists in Costa Rica.

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A recent study conducted by the United Nations (UN) sheds light on the distressing reality faced by trans women, women in politics, and feminists in Costa Rica.

India - Inclusion and representation: where are all the women in public policy?

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May 4, 2023

India - Inclusion and representation: where are all the women in public policy?

Achieving gender representation in public policy will require addressing both intrinsic and extrinsic barriers that prevent women from accessing not only professional structures but also social networks in the policy space.

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Achieving gender representation in public policy will require addressing both intrinsic and extrinsic barriers that prevent women from accessing not only professional structures but also social networks in the policy space.

Albania grapples with gender equality at home, work, politics

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May 4, 2023

Albania grapples with gender equality at home, work, politics

Albanian women spend 25 years of their life raising children and carrying out unpaid work such as caring for family members and carrying out domestic chores, according to

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Albanian women spend 25 years of their life raising children and carrying out unpaid work such as caring for family members and carrying out domestic chores, according to

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Türkiye: Low number of female MP candidates stirs reaction

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Türkiye: Low number of female MP candidates stirs reaction

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Nongovernmental organizations and activists struggling for equal representation of women in politics and social life have criticized the low number of women on political parties’ parliamentary candidate lists, describing it as “dishonorable.”

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Nongovernmental organizations and activists struggling for equal representation of women in politics and social life have criticized the low number of women on political parties’ parliamentary candidate lists, describing it as “dishonorable.”

Summit for Democracy Cohort on Gender Equality as a Prerequisite

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March 31, 2023

Summit for Democracy Cohort on Gender Equality as a Prerequisite

During the Summit for Democracy Year of Action, the S4D cohort on Gender Equality as a Prerequisite for Democracy identified recommendations for strengthening democracy by promoting gender equali

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During the Summit for Democracy Year of Action, the S4D cohort on Gender Equality as a Prerequisite for Democracy identified recommendations for strengthening democracy by promoting gender equali

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