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Mrs Alabi
December 16, 2014
Women leader seeks professional groups’ sponsorship for female politicians

THE increasing low participation of women in politics, especially in contesting for elective offices is beginning to give serious concern to women leaders and are now canvassing for strategies to tackle the deficit and ensure that women’s skills and intelligence are properly and equally harne

December 15, 2014
What can we do to improve female representation in politics?

It’s no secret that women are vastly underrepresented at 

December 12, 2014
International conference on women's political participation in Africa

Najiba Ahmadi
December 6, 2014
Najiba Ahmadi: The quiet revolutionary working to end violence against Afghan women

Najiba Ahmadi is quiet and unassuming – mild-mannered even. She is far from your typical revolutionary. Last week, Ms Ahmadi was among the suited government officials gathered in Britain to discuss Afghanistan’s future.

Younger women and the 2015 election
November 24, 2014
Millennials, not Mumsnet: Younger women and the 2015 election (United Kingdom)

Should politicians be appearing on programmes like the X Factor to reach new audiences?

Or should they be breaking down complex political subjects and putting them in simpler terms to get more potential voters interested?

Emerging Trends in Women’s Participation in Politics in Africa

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October 23, 2014

Emerging Trends in Women’s Participation in Politics in Africa

Women have traditionally been marginalised from the structures of state that determine political and legislative 

priorities. In recent years, Africa has witnessed rapid escalation in female political representation. This paper 

Women have traditionally been marginalised from the structures of state that determine political and legislative 

priorities. In recent years, Africa has witnessed rapid escalation in female political representation. This paper 

Women's political participation in Pakistan

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By Noran Elashi 

Women’s political participation and protection of women’s rights has always been a challenge in the Developing countries. Despite the fact that Pakistan is a developing country with a developing economy yet women have actively been attempting to take part in government, and development of female-oriented civil society.

Diana Hwang
September 30, 2014
Power of Ideas: Diana Hwang, Founder of the Asian-American Women’s Political Initiative

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