Empowering Women
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Constitution and Legislative Reform
India’s new gender quota law is a win for women—mostly
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September 28, 2023
India’s new gender quota law is a win for women—mostly
Last week, India’s legislature passed a landmark bill requiring the lower house of
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Last week, India’s legislature passed a landmark bill requiring the lower house of
Parties must inspire women to be involved in politics for reservation Bill to succeed
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September 28, 2023
Parties must inspire women to be involved in politics for reservation Bill to succeed
Professor Sanjay Kumar, Director of the Centre for the Study of Developing Societie
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Professor Sanjay Kumar, Director of the Centre for the Study of Developing Societie
Why Mexico and Nepal are ahead of India on gender parity in Parliament
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September 27, 2023
Why Mexico and Nepal are ahead of India on gender parity in Parliament
India began its journey as a democratic republic on a hopeful footing — political e
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India began its journey as a democratic republic on a hopeful footing — political e
Women's political reservation matters, so does their vote
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September 27, 2023
Women's political reservation matters, so does their vote
Indian women today are voting in numbers equal to or higher than men in most electi
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Indian women today are voting in numbers equal to or higher than men in most electi
The importance of gender quota in politics
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September 27, 2023
The importance of gender quota in politics
The Rajya Sabha unanimously passed the women’s reservation Bill to reserve one-thir
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The Rajya Sabha unanimously passed the women’s reservation Bill to reserve one-thir
We must remove barriers that hinder women’s political participation
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September 27, 2023
We must remove barriers that hinder women’s political participation
As Nigeria returns to democracy, concerns continue to grow about the low representation of women in both elected and appointed positions.
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As Nigeria returns to democracy, concerns continue to grow about the low representation of women in both elected and appointed positions.
Nari Shakti: India okays women's reservation bill - but nothing will change soon
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September 22, 2023
Nari Shakti: India okays women's reservation bill - but nothing will change soon
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September 20, 2023
India’s passage of the Women’s Reservation Bill reflects its commitment to gender equality and women-led development
UN Women hailed India's passage of the Women’s Reservation Bill on September 18 as a landmark moment for gender equality, especially in terms of women’s political leadership.