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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

BBC News
November 4, 2024
Pro-EU leader wins Moldova election despite alleged Russian meddling
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First among equals: how Kamala Harris must rewrite the history of female political leadership to win

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October 31, 2024

First among equals: how Kamala Harris must rewrite the history of female political leadership to win

In the final week of the US presidential election campaign, there is a real possibility a woman will make it into the top job. But why has it taken so long – and has Kamala Harris got what it takes to make history?

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In the final week of the US presidential election campaign, there is a real possibility a woman will make it into the top job. But why has it taken so long – and has Kamala Harris got what it takes to make history?

GWL Voices Insights: Gender Outlook on the Chilean Subnational Elections 2024

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October 28, 2024

GWL Voices Insights: Gender Outlook on the Chilean Subnational Elections 2024

In Chile, the last municipal elections were held on the 15th and 16th of May of 2021.

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In Chile, the last municipal elections were held on the 15th and 16th of May of 2021.

RTE
October 28, 2024
Election 'golden opportunity' to co-opt women to councils

See Her Elected, an initiative aimed at getting more women from rural Ireland into politics, has said the impending general election is a "golden opportunity" to increase female participation in local councils.

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VOX
October 28, 2024
The massive gender gap in the election, in 2 charts
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the news pakistan
October 28, 2024
Pakistan: Voters gender gap drops to less than 10m: ECP

ISLAMABAD: The gender gap in registered voters in Pakistan has narrowed significantly, now standing at less than 10 million, according to the latest data. This is a notable achievement, considering the country’s historical disparities in voter registration.

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The Mainichi
October 25, 2024
Yoroku: Will Japan's gender equality advance with record number of female candidates?

The city of Shiroi, located in the northwestern part of Chiba Prefecture and known for its sprawling commuter towns, is home to one of the few female-majority local assemblies in Japan. Of the 18 assembly members, 10 are women.

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