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Nepal's gains on gender equality in politics are in peril

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September 4, 2024

Nepal's gains on gender equality in politics are in peril

Once celebrated for its progressive strides towards gender equality in politics, Nepal is now witnessing a troubling regression.

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Once celebrated for its progressive strides towards gender equality in politics, Nepal is now witnessing a troubling regression.

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Victory for women’s rights in Ghana as affirmative action law is passed – what must happen next

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Victory for women’s rights in Ghana as affirmative action law is passed – what must happen next

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The passage of the Affirmative Action (Gender Equality) Bill by the country’s parliament on 9 August 2024 marked a victory for women’s rights in Ghana.

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The passage of the Affirmative Action (Gender Equality) Bill by the country’s parliament on 9 August 2024 marked a victory for women’s rights in Ghana.

Ghana's gender equality bill: A step forward or just a paper tiger?

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August 21, 2024

Ghana's gender equality bill: A step forward or just a paper tiger?

In Ghana, the recent push for a gender equality bill is a crucial step toward enhancing women’s political representation.

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In Ghana, the recent push for a gender equality bill is a crucial step toward enhancing women’s political representation.

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.

Women in Indian Politics: A story that has changed little over the years

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June 20, 2024

Women in Indian Politics: A story that has changed little over the years

India recently concluded its 2024 general elections, which took place in seven phases—from April 19 to June 1—to elect all 543 members of the Lok Sabha (lower house).

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India recently concluded its 2024 general elections, which took place in seven phases—from April 19 to June 1—to elect all 543 members of the Lok Sabha (lower house).

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Women account for only 18% of prospective candidates in next Japan general election

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Women account for only 18% of prospective candidates in next Japan general election

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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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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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