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The right to vote and the right to stand for election are two fundamental elements of democracy. Notably, many countries did not afford women the right to vote until the 20th Century. Even today, universal suffrage is not a given right in all countries, and women often face obstacles that undermine their participation in political and electoral processes. There are various ways to support women in overcoming these obstacles. Such methods include revising the electoral system used, applying affirmative action mechanisms such as quotas, improving voter education for women and training political candidates. These are a few of the modes available to strengthen women’s political participation .Photo©Jens Franssen

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How Challenging Is It For Women Getting Tickets In Politics ? Womem Panelists Share Insights | We Women Want Festival And Awards

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How Challenging Is It For Women Getting Tickets In Politics ? Womem Panelists Share Insights | We Women Want Festival And Awards

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The We Women Want Festival And Awards by NewsX, was a power-packed session, featuring accomplished women from various fields, sharing their experiences and perspectives on empowerment.

The We Women Want Festival And Awards by NewsX,  was a power-packed session, featuring accomplished women from various fields, sharing their experiences and perspectives on empowerment.

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The We Women Want Festival And Awards by NewsX, was a power-packed session, featuring accomplished women from various fields, sharing their experiences and perspectives on empowerment.

The We Women Want Festival And Awards by NewsX,  was a power-packed session, featuring accomplished women from various fields, sharing their experiences and perspectives on empowerment.

Why Women Don’t Vote For Female Politicians – Research

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October 9, 2024

Why Women Don’t Vote For Female Politicians – Research

A research study by Voice of Women Radio has shown why women don’t vote for female political aspirants in Nigeria.

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A research study by Voice of Women Radio has shown why women don’t vote for female political aspirants in Nigeria.

She Should Run empowers women beyond Election Day

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October 9, 2024

She Should Run empowers women beyond Election Day

As we gear up for one of the most pivotal elections in history, it’s clear that women are more politically inspired than ever.

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As we gear up for one of the most pivotal elections in history, it’s clear that women are more politically inspired than ever.

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Trailblazing Women: Breaking Barriers in Jammu and Kashmir's Politics

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Trailblazing Women: Breaking Barriers in Jammu and Kashmir's Politics

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In a historic turn of events for Jammu and Kashmir's political landscape, three women, including former minister Sakeena Masood, have emerged victorious in the latest Assembly elections, reaffirming the growing influence of female leaders in a traditionally male-dominated arena.

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In a historic turn of events for Jammu and Kashmir's political landscape, three women, including former minister Sakeena Masood, have emerged victorious in the latest Assembly elections, reaffirming the growing influence of female leaders in a traditionally male-dominated arena.

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Meet the Women Leading Mexico: A New Era of Female Leadership Transforms the Political Landscape

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Meet the Women Leading Mexico: A New Era of Female Leadership Transforms the Political Landscape

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Claudia Sheinbaum leads a groundbreaking team of women in Mexico's government, achieving significant gender parity in leadership roles across the country.

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Claudia Sheinbaum leads a groundbreaking team of women in Mexico's government, achieving significant gender parity in leadership roles across the country.

Women’s leadership and resilience in Mexican politics: Claudia Sheinbaum, new Mexican President

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October 4, 2024

Women’s leadership and resilience in Mexican politics: Claudia Sheinbaum, new Mexican President

In a country marked by deeply rooted patriarchal structures, Claudia Sheinbaum has risen as one of Mexico’s most relevant political figures, breaking barriers and challenging stereotypes that for generations have limited women in power.

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In a country marked by deeply rooted patriarchal structures, Claudia Sheinbaum has risen as one of Mexico’s most relevant political figures, breaking barriers and challenging stereotypes that for generations have limited women in power.

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Brazil has struggled to elect women to political office. Upcoming elections could change that.

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Brazil has struggled to elect women to political office. Upcoming elections could change that.

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On a sunny September morning, Joyce Trindade works her way around the stalls of a secondhand clothing market here, distributing hugs and political pamphlets in equal measure. A candidate in this weekend’s Rio de Janeiro city council elections, she’s in the bustling commercial neighborhood to show that a woman’s place is in politics, she tells the vendors, all of whom are women.

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On a sunny September morning, Joyce Trindade works her way around the stalls of a secondhand clothing market here, distributing hugs and political pamphlets in equal measure. A candidate in this weekend’s Rio de Janeiro city council elections, she’s in the bustling commercial neighborhood to show that a woman’s place is in politics, she tells the vendors, all of whom are women.

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