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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

In ranked choice elections, women win

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July 30, 2020

In ranked choice elections, women win

RepresentWomen tracks women's representation and leadership in the United States and around the world to identify the "best practices" for creatin

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RepresentWomen tracks women's representation and leadership in the United States and around the world to identify the "best practices" for creatin

July 28, 2020
More black women are running for Congress than ever before

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    Hong Kong elections: the shameful absence of women from politics

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    July 27, 2020

    Hong Kong elections: the shameful absence of women from politics

    During these times of political polarisation and fragmentation in Hong Kong, there is one thing we can find in common across partisan lines – shut

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    During these times of political polarisation and fragmentation in Hong Kong, there is one thing we can find in common across partisan lines – shut

    July 20, 2020
    Gabon appoints first woman prime minister Ossouka Raponda

    The president of Gabon, Ali Bongo Ondimba, has appointed the country's first female prime minister, Rose Christiane Ossouka Raponda.

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    July 8, 2020
    Grassroots campaign launches to call for gender-balanced cabinet in New Zealand’s 2020 election year

    A grassroots campaign has launched this week calling on political party leaders to support the implementation of a gender-balanced Cabinet with 50 percent women and 50 percent men in this years election. The many vital issues discussed each.

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    July 8, 2020
    Singapore's record 40 female candidates change election discussion

    When Singaporeans go to the polls to elect a new government on Friday, the People's Action Party is all but certain to emerge victorious. It will also be a watershed moment for female politicians in the city-state.

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    Women elected officials database

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    June 29, 2020

    Women elected officials database

    The Center for American Women and Politics (CAWP), a unit of the Eagleton Institute of Politics at Rutgers University, is proud to announce the launch of the online CAWP 

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    The Center for American Women and Politics (CAWP), a unit of the Eagleton Institute of Politics at Rutgers University, is proud to announce the launch of the online CAWP 

    June 26, 2020
    Sudanese women ready to ‘break taboos’ and run for office

    Much has already changed for women since the protests: laws restricting freedom of dress, movement and work were repealed, and female genital mutilation was criminalized.

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