25 Percent: A Documentary
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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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The Marshall Islands parliament has elected a new president, former Education Minister Dr. Hilda Heine, the first female leader of any independent Pacific island nation. Dr. Heine stands out as the first Marshallese citizen to obtain a doctorate and one of just three women in parliament. For more details, please visit here.
The Marshall Islands parliament has elected a new president, former Education Minister Dr. Hilda Heine, the first female leader of any independent Pacific island nation. Dr. Heine stands out as the first Marshallese citizen to obtain a doctorate and one of just three women in parliament. For more details, please visit here.
Running Start, a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization training young women to run for political office, is cal
Running Start, a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization training young women to run for political office, is cal
Labour MP Khadija Arib has been elected the new chairman of the Dutch lower chamber of parliament. Arib was born in Morocco and has been an MP since 1998. The leadership of the Freedom Party does not agree with her appointment because of her dual Dutch-Moroccan national.
Labour MP Khadija Arib has been elected the new chairman of the Dutch lower chamber of parliament. Arib was born in Morocco and has been an MP since 1998. The leadership of the Freedom Party does not agree with her appointment because of her dual Dutch-Moroccan national.
The Middle East has never tried giving a woman the position of president.
The Middle East has never tried giving a woman the position of president.
This Workshop Report was originally published by International IDEA here on January 11, 2016.
This Workshop Report was originally published by International IDEA here on January 11, 2016.
The Advocacy and Politics Workshop will take place in Dallas, on March 4, 2016.
The Careers in politics Workshop will take place in Miami on February 19, 2016.
Exploring Careers in Politics is an online cou