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July 10, 2024
Going for gold: Meet five Olympic parliamentarians
Excelling as a world-class athlete and performing parliamentary work both require determination, collaboration, and a commitment to excellence. As we count down to the Paris 2024 Olympics, let's meet five trailblazers who succeeded in both arenas.
Gender parity in Pakistani politics: progress and roadblocks
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July 8, 2024
Gender parity in Pakistani politics: progress and roadblocks
Gender equality in politics has faced both notable achievements and enduring obstacles in Pakistan, a nation with a multifaceted sociopolitical environment. It is believed that a democratic society must prioritize gender equality in politics.
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Gender equality in politics has faced both notable achievements and enduring obstacles in Pakistan, a nation with a multifaceted sociopolitical environment. It is believed that a democratic society must prioritize gender equality in politics.
UK: General Election 2024 - Manifesto Analysis
July 4, 2024
Corruption as bane of women in politics, economic leadership spaces
Mrs Abimbola Ojo, a hardworking confidential secretary, has remained stagnated for over 10 years, while others recruited after her, in a federal ministry, are forging ahead, getting juicy positions in the ministry.
July 4, 2024
Empowering Women in Politics: A Catalyst for Change
Sri Lanka’s women are literate and well educated with a 92.3 percent literacy rate and
The gender gap in Indian politics: Progress and persistent challenges
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June 27, 2024
The gender gap in Indian politics: Progress and persistent challenges
India, the world’s largest democracy, has made significant strides in women’s political participation since its independence in 1947. However, a substantial gender gap persists in Indian politics, reflecting deeper societal inequalities and cultural barriers.
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India, the world’s largest democracy, has made significant strides in women’s political participation since its independence in 1947. However, a substantial gender gap persists in Indian politics, reflecting deeper societal inequalities and cultural barriers.
How Mexico, bastion of machismo, got a female president before the U.S.
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June 5, 2024
How Mexico, bastion of machismo, got a female president before the U.S.
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June 5, 2024
First female president is the result of Mexico correcting gender imbalances, Northeastern expert says
LONDON — Claudia Sheinbaum broke the glass ceiling when she was declared the winner of Mexico’s presidential elections this week.