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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Young people in growing numbers from from around the world have a superpower.
Young people in growing numbers from from around the world have a superpower.
The U.S. isn’t the only country deep into an election season.
In a historic first, Hillary Clinton was named the Democratic Party’s presidential nominee in the upcoming U.S. elections.
The first Aboriginal woman elected to Australia's lower house of parliament has promised to bring the "fighting spirit of her clan" to political life.
It is election time in Zambia, with citizens going to the polls today to elect the President, Members of Parliament and Councillors, and to vote in a constitutional
The Atlantic publishes the following article on the relationship between American Muslim women and Republican candidate Donald Trump.
