September 3, 2024
Victory for women’s rights in Ghana as affirmative action law is passed – what must happen next
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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).
Do women politicians know more about women’s policy preferences? Evidence from Canada
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June 3, 2024
Do women politicians know more about women’s policy preferences? Evidence from Canada
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May 28, 2024
Women account for only 18% of prospective candidates in next Japan general election
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.
May 3, 2024
Dora Akunyili: a black woman who reformed Nigeria’s public health sector
The struggle of Black women to be recognized, respected, and welcomed as leaders is an international one.