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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

Gender quotas and the crisis of the mediocre man: Theory and Evidence from Sweden

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March 23, 2017

Gender quotas and the crisis of the mediocre man: Theory and Evidence from Sweden

Quotas aren't anathema to meritocra

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Quotas aren't anathema to meritocra

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Cameroonian Women Push for Greater Political Participation

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Cameroonian Women Push for Greater Political Participation

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YAOUNDE — In Cameroon, civil society groups marked this year's International Women's Day by urging women to register to vote and take on larger roles in decision making in their communities.

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YAOUNDE — In Cameroon, civil society groups marked this year's International Women's Day by urging women to register to vote and take on larger roles in decision making in their communities.

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Women’s political participation in Latin America: some progress and many challenges

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Women’s political participation in Latin America: some progress and many challenges

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By Pilar Tello Rozas and Carolina Floru

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By Pilar Tello Rozas and Carolina Floru

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International IDEA: Politically empowering women for democracy

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International IDEA: Politically empowering women for democracy

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This year’s International Women’s Day’s theme, “Be Bold for Change”, is a call to forge a better working world - a more gender inclusive world. In particular, it calls for groundbreaking action that truly drives the greatest change for women.

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This year’s International Women’s Day’s theme, “Be Bold for Change”, is a call to forge a better working world - a more gender inclusive world. In particular, it calls for groundbreaking action that truly drives the greatest change for women.

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Liberian women are getting ready to lead in 2017 with NDI training

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Liberian women are getting ready to lead in 2017 with NDI training

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When Liberians go to the polls on October 10, they will see more women on the ballots. That is, if 138 “women’s leadership boot camp” graduates have anything to say about it.  

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When Liberians go to the polls on October 10, they will see more women on the ballots. That is, if 138 “women’s leadership boot camp” graduates have anything to say about it.  

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Philippines: The Commission on Elections to hold special voters’ registration for women and girls on 8 March

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Philippines: The Commission on Elections to hold special voters’ registration for women and girls on 8 March

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MANILA — The Commission on Elections will be holding a special satellite voter registration for women and girls in Metro Manila and in other parts of the country in celebration of the National Women’s Day.

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MANILA — The Commission on Elections will be holding a special satellite voter registration for women and girls in Metro Manila and in other parts of the country in celebration of the National Women’s Day.

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