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Japan still far from breaking free of male-dominated politics

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July 7, 2022

Japan still far from breaking free of male-dominated politics

It's been four years since the gender parity law was passed in Japan, with an aim of fielding an equal number of female and male candidates in elections. Still, the male-dominated political environment has not changed.

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It's been four years since the gender parity law was passed in Japan, with an aim of fielding an equal number of female and male candidates in elections. Still, the male-dominated political environment has not changed.

“We copy it from them”: How campus politics sets scene for big man politics in Nigeria

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July 6, 2022

“We copy it from them”: How campus politics sets scene for big man politics in Nigeria

Nigeria has one of the lowest rates of female political representation in the world. This culture is established and reinforced early.

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Nigeria has one of the lowest rates of female political representation in the world. This culture is established and reinforced early.

If we take abuse of women for granted in politics, our democracy will pay

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June 30, 2022

If we take abuse of women for granted in politics, our democracy will pay

Online abuse and harassment of women in public life has become a curse on our political landscape.

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Online abuse and harassment of women in public life has become a curse on our political landscape.

Lebanon elects record number of women to parliament

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June 22, 2022

Lebanon elects record number of women to parliament

Lebanon has one of the highest overall gender gaps in the world, ranking 145 out of 153 countries.

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Lebanon has one of the highest overall gender gaps in the world, ranking 145 out of 153 countries.

June 13, 2022
New study finds disparity between men and women in politics in India is immense

A new study about women in politics by Professor Parimal Maya Sudhakar, Head of the School, MIT School of Government, MIT World Peace University reported the disparity between the number of male and female politicians in India.

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Women on Board - European Parliament
June 9, 2022
Women on boards: deal to boost gender balance in companies
  • 40% of non-executive director posts should go to the under-represented sex 
  • Dissuasive penalties for non-compliance 
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Kenya Elections: Ann Nderitu on good governance and regulating the country's political parties

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June 1, 2022

Kenya Elections: Ann Nderitu on good governance and regulating the country's political parties

Kenya’s party primaries recently closed - a process for political parties to select candidates for the various elective seats in August’s General Election.

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Kenya’s party primaries recently closed - a process for political parties to select candidates for the various elective seats in August’s General Election.

May 23, 2022
Plan unveiled to add 36 extra Senedd members

PLANS to reform Welsh politics hope to see the Senedd expanded to 96 members, with gender quotas and a shake up of constituencies with each selecting multiple members.

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May 18, 2022
Most women ever elected to Samoan Parliament after Supreme Court ruling

This is a “win for all women.”

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