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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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Australia: How many women have been elected? What seats are in doubt? And other quick questions about the election results

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Good evening Australia.

It's the day after the election and the results are still rolling in from across the country.

If you've been off enjoying a Sunday sesh or the sunshine, here are the answers to five quick questions to catch you up.

What's the latest result?

So far, the ABC has called 72 seats for Labor.

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Good evening Australia.

It's the day after the election and the results are still rolling in from across the country.

If you've been off enjoying a Sunday sesh or the sunshine, here are the answers to five quick questions to catch you up.

What's the latest result?

So far, the ABC has called 72 seats for Labor.

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Paris mayor Anne Hidalgo to run for French president

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Paris mayor Anne Hidalgo to run for French president

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The mayor of Paris, Anne Hidalgo, announced Sunday she’s running for French president.

Hidalgo, a Socialist who has led the French capital since 2014, promised to build “a fairer France.”

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The mayor of Paris, Anne Hidalgo, announced Sunday she’s running for French president.

Hidalgo, a Socialist who has led the French capital since 2014, promised to build “a fairer France.”

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Xiomara Castro Edges Closer to Honduran Presidency as Opponent Concedes

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Xiomara Castro Edges Closer to Honduran Presidency as Opponent Concedes

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Fears that another bitterly disputed presidential election might plunge Honduras back into chaos and violence eased on Tuesday night when the governing party conceded defeat to the opposition candidate. With that, it appeared that Honduras may not only enjoy a peaceful transition, but will also have its first female president, the leftist Xiomara Castro.

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Fears that another bitterly disputed presidential election might plunge Honduras back into chaos and violence eased on Tuesday night when the governing party conceded defeat to the opposition candidate. With that, it appeared that Honduras may not only enjoy a peaceful transition, but will also have its first female president, the leftist Xiomara Castro.

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Spain just elected its most feminist parliament ever

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Spain just elected its most feminist parliament ever

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The new batch of MPs to take their seats in Spain’s Congress will include more women than ever before – almost but not quite as many as men.

With all the votes counted on Monday morning, it is now clear that 46.8 percent of elected members of parliament will be women.

There will be 164 women in the lower chamber sitting alongside 186 men – 26 more women than there were in the last legislature.

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The new batch of MPs to take their seats in Spain’s Congress will include more women than ever before – almost but not quite as many as men.

With all the votes counted on Monday morning, it is now clear that 46.8 percent of elected members of parliament will be women.

There will be 164 women in the lower chamber sitting alongside 186 men – 26 more women than there were in the last legislature.

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New report delves deeper into black women’s electoral power

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New report delves deeper into black women’s electoral power

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Glynda C. Carr and Kimberly Peeler-Allen are cofounders of Higher Heights for America, a New York–based national organization that works to build political power for Black women.

On Monday, September 10, in the nation’s capital, Higher Heights and the Brookings Institution—a nonprofit policy think tank—unveiled a major new report: Claiming Seats at the Table: Black Women’s Electoral Strength in an era of Fractured Politics.

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Glynda C. Carr and Kimberly Peeler-Allen are cofounders of Higher Heights for America, a New York–based national organization that works to build political power for Black women.

On Monday, September 10, in the nation’s capital, Higher Heights and the Brookings Institution—a nonprofit policy think tank—unveiled a major new report: Claiming Seats at the Table: Black Women’s Electoral Strength in an era of Fractured Politics.

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Win or lose, Tuesday’s primaries are a big deal for women

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In a year that has broken records for the number of women running for office, the primaries in eight states this week might be considered Super Tuesday for female candidates. More of them will appear on ballots for congressional and statewide executive offices than on any other single primary day in 2018 — a total of 122 women.

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In a year that has broken records for the number of women running for office, the primaries in eight states this week might be considered Super Tuesday for female candidates. More of them will appear on ballots for congressional and statewide executive offices than on any other single primary day in 2018 — a total of 122 women.

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