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times of malta
December 18, 2024
The Maltese are most sceptical in EU on gender quotas in politics

Malta leads the EU in disagreeing that measures such as the gender quota system can solve the underrepresentation of women in politics, despite having a gender quota system itself.

The Nation
December 18, 2024
Ghana and Namibia's surprise power move signals new era of female leadership

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Backlash: Misogyny in the Digital Age

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December 16, 2024

Backlash: Misogyny in the Digital Age

Backlash, Misogyny in the Digital Age, directed by Léa Clermont-Dion and Guylaine Maroist: A shocking story of four women leaders whose lives are overturned by cyberviolence. They share a common cause: refusing to be silenced.

Backlash, Misogyny in the Digital Age, directed by Léa Clermont-Dion and Guylaine Maroist: A shocking story of four women leaders whose lives are overturned by cyberviolence. They share a common cause: refusing to be silenced.

Protecting women from violence more effectively through local and regional action

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November 22, 2024

Protecting women from violence more effectively through local and regional action

“Regrettably, not much progress has been made in eliminating violence against women since the adoption of the latest Congress texts on this matter, notably on combating domestic violence in 2009 and on fighting sexist violence a

“Regrettably, not much progress has been made in eliminating violence against women since the adoption of the latest Congress texts on this matter, notably on combating domestic violence in 2009 and on fighting sexist violence a

We Asked 5 Women Candidates: Why Should More Women Run for Office?

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November 13, 2024

We Asked 5 Women Candidates: Why Should More Women Run for Office?

Right now, we’re existing in an especially tense and unstable “in between.” 

Right now, we’re existing in an especially tense and unstable “in between.” 

Was the Trump Election a Setback for Women? Even Women Do Not Agree.

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November 12, 2024

Was the Trump Election a Setback for Women? Even Women Do Not Agree.

To many left-leaning Americans, it is resoundingly clear that women who backed Donald J. Trump in the presidential election voted against their own self-interest.

To many left-leaning Americans, it is resoundingly clear that women who backed Donald J. Trump in the presidential election voted against their own self-interest.

The New York Times
November 12, 2024
Hanako Okada Beat the Odds to Upend a Male Political Dynasty in Japan
westmeath examiner
November 10, 2024
€171,000 to encourage women from rural Ireland into politics

Funding of €171,162 has been announced for the Longford-based See Her Elected (SHE), in support of their work in supporting and encouraging the participation of women from rural Ireland in local politics.