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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

Survey finds that gender gaps in political interest reduce after women’s representation doubles in Uruguay

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March 30, 2020

Survey finds that gender gaps in political interest reduce after women’s representation doubles in Uruguay

The below findings and graph are from the book Seeing Women, Strengthening Democracy: How Women in Politics Foster Connected Citizens, authored by Magda Hinojosa and Miki Caul Kittilson and released in 2020.

No, We don’t really want a female President

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March 19, 2020

No, We don’t really want a female President

I still remember Wednesday, November 9, 2016 like it was yesterday. The decision was already clear the night before. But there was something of a nightmarish quality to the previous evening — something surreal.

March 11, 2020

Ahead of Brazil’s municipal elections, novel legal requirements can elevate women’s participation in politics

In October 2020, Brazilians will head to the polls to elect new mayors and city counselors in thousands of municipalities across the country.

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March 9, 2020

'We still have a problem with female authority': how politics sets a trap for American women

“Gender in this race?” Senator Elizabeth Warren said outside her home on Thursday. “You know that is the trap question for every woman. If you say, ‘Yeah!

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Protecting political campaigns from digital threats

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March 2, 2020

Protecting political campaigns from digital threats

Political campaigns online have demonstrated that they can help candidates win elections, include more citizens’ concerns in political debates or allow upcoming parties to gain political exposure.

February 28, 2020

Zimbabwe: Call to prioritize women's participation in local government

Government is working on ensuring greater participation of women at local government level.

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February 28, 2020

Women’s suffrage marks 100 years on election day in Slovakia

Many people see February 29 as a leap day, but it plays a much more important role in the history of the Slovaks and the Czechs. Their first democratic Constitution was adopted exactly 100 years ago.

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February 27, 2020

Uganda: More women urged to enter politics ahead of 2021 General Elections

Former Ethics and Integrity minister Dr. Miria Matembe has challenged women to take up more leadership positions in the forthcoming general elections, in order to achieve gender balance.

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2019 Parliamentary Elections in Moldova - Gender perspective

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February 26, 2020

2019 Parliamentary Elections in Moldova - Gender perspective

The infographics are produced by the Central Electoral Commission of Moldova, with the support of “Enhancing democracy in Moldova through inclusive and transparent elections” Project, implemented by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP Mold

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