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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

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We need more women in politics: Here’s how to make quotas work

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We need more women in politics: Here’s how to make quotas work

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The low representation of women in politics remains one of the most obvious obstacles preventing us from achieving gender equality in the world.

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The low representation of women in politics remains one of the most obvious obstacles preventing us from achieving gender equality in the world.

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More female MPs wanted in Malawi's Parliament

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More female MPs wanted in Malawi's Parliament

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They used to be in a bigger number in the 2009 – 2014 Parliament team but in the 2014 elections their numbers fell and now there will be a strong advocacy to have them back in Parliament.

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They used to be in a bigger number in the 2009 – 2014 Parliament team but in the 2014 elections their numbers fell and now there will be a strong advocacy to have them back in Parliament.

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The UK based International Women's Organization Womankind Worldwide published a statement on the implications of Brexit for women's rights

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The UK based International Women's Organization Womankind Worldwide published a statement on the implications of Brexit for women's rights

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Womankind Worldwide is a women’s rights and international development organization making an impact through the power of partnership. Since it was founded just over 25 years ago Womankind has helped 18 million women and their families. Their vision is a fair world where being a woman does not limit choices, opportunities or rights.

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Womankind Worldwide is a women’s rights and international development organization making an impact through the power of partnership. Since it was founded just over 25 years ago Womankind has helped 18 million women and their families. Their vision is a fair world where being a woman does not limit choices, opportunities or rights.

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Tunisia moves closer to achieving gender equality in politics

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Tunisia moves closer to achieving gender equality in politics

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Tunisia’s Parliament has approved an amendment ensuring that women have greater representation in local politics. This amendment, which applies to both municipal and regional elections, includes a proposal for “horizontal and vertical” gender parity in Article 49 of the electoral law.

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Tunisia’s Parliament has approved an amendment ensuring that women have greater representation in local politics. This amendment, which applies to both municipal and regional elections, includes a proposal for “horizontal and vertical” gender parity in Article 49 of the electoral law.

Somalia: Women’s Political Participation in Puntland - Prospects for Progress

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June 21, 2016

Somalia: Women’s Political Participation in Puntland - Prospects for Progress

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Virginia Raggi becomes first female mayor of Rome

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Virginia Raggi becomes first female mayor of Rome

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In Rome, 37-year-old lawyer Virginia Raggia promised a new era for the city as she celebrated her victory over centre-left Democratic Party candidate Roberto Giachetti with 67% of the votes.

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In Rome, 37-year-old lawyer Virginia Raggia promised a new era for the city as she celebrated her victory over centre-left Democratic Party candidate Roberto Giachetti with 67% of the votes.

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