November 6, 2018
12 charts that explain the record-breaking year women have had in American politics
Even before the votes are in, the numbers prove it: 2018 is the Year of the Woman.
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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
November 6, 2018
Record number of women elected in Israeli municipal elections
Female politicians made history this week in Israel with a record of at least 11 women chosen to head cities and local councils across the country, five more than in the previous municipal elections.
November 6, 2018
13 Questions about women and the midterms
By Susan Chira
Conventional wisdom on women and politics goes like this:
Take notes from women in politics
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November 2, 2018
Take notes from women in politics
By Payton Saso,
In today's society, college women tend to look to female celebrities and social media influencers for inspiration on how to be successful in life.
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By Payton Saso,
In today's society, college women tend to look to female celebrities and social media influencers for inspiration on how to be successful in life.
11 states have no women in congress. These candidates are trying to change that
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November 2, 2018
11 states have no women in congress. These candidates are trying to change that
By Carter Sherman,
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By Carter Sherman,
October 31, 2018
Female candidates break barriers, except when it comes to money
Rashida Tlaib, running in a tough six-way Democratic primary for a House seat in Michigan and positioning herself to be the first Muslim woman in Congress, was thrilled when a man who champions Muslim candidates across the country donated just under
October 26, 2018
Women in Palestine face violence and political exclusion, campaigner tells UN
Women are being shut out of Palestinian politics and excluded from peace talks, according to Randa Siniora, the first female Palestinian campaigner to address the UN security council.
Ethiopia’s new 50% women cabinet isn’t just bold—it’s smart
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October 26, 2018
Ethiopia’s new 50% women cabinet isn’t just bold—it’s smart
Ethiopia’s prime minister Abiy Ahmed is rewarding women’s contributions to the nation’s progress.
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Ethiopia’s prime minister Abiy Ahmed is rewarding women’s contributions to the nation’s progress.
Women candidates rewrite the political playbook
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October 25, 2018
Women candidates rewrite the political playbook
The impact of record numbers of women candidates has already been felt this election cycle.
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The impact of record numbers of women candidates has already been felt this election cycle.