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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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Turkey: women want bigger role in politics

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As the deadline for the finalization of Turkey's local election electoral lists draws closer, an association of women's groups has launched a campaign to entice political party leaders to nominate more women as candidates in 2014 elections.

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As the deadline for the finalization of Turkey's local election electoral lists draws closer, an association of women's groups has launched a campaign to entice political party leaders to nominate more women as candidates in 2014 elections.

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Socialist Bachelet faces runoff election in Chile

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Socialist Bachelet faces runoff election in Chile

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The leader in the race for president of Chile, Michelle Bachelet took 47% of the vote in November 17th elections. She will face a run-off against opponent Evelyn Matthei of the ruling center-right Alliance on December 15 who received 25% of the vote.

Bachelet, a paediatrician, quipped: We thought this would be an eight-month pregnancy but in the end it’s going to the full term

We invite you to read the full article published November 24, 2013

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The leader in the race for president of Chile, Michelle Bachelet took 47% of the vote in November 17th elections. She will face a run-off against opponent Evelyn Matthei of the ruling center-right Alliance on December 15 who received 25% of the vote.

Bachelet, a paediatrician, quipped: We thought this would be an eight-month pregnancy but in the end it’s going to the full term

We invite you to read the full article published November 24, 2013

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Women voters outnumber men in Bhaktapur, Nepal

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Women voters outnumber men in Bhaktapur, Nepal

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Women voters outnumbered male voters in Bhaktapur district in the CA election that concluded on Tuesday with the highest voter turnout in the country's electoral history. According to data provided by Bhaktapur district office, 88.94 percent female voters cast their vote in the election, with the corresponding figure for male standing at 84 percent.

We invite you to read the full article published November 21, 2013

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Women voters outnumbered male voters in Bhaktapur district in the CA election that concluded on Tuesday with the highest voter turnout in the country's electoral history. According to data provided by Bhaktapur district office, 88.94 percent female voters cast their vote in the election, with the corresponding figure for male standing at 84 percent.

We invite you to read the full article published November 21, 2013

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A ‘Head Start’ for Women Mayors and Councilors in Nicaragua

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A ‘Head Start’ for Women Mayors and Councilors in Nicaragua

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A revision to Nicaragua’s law on municipal elections last year required political parties to put up equal numbers of women and men as candidates for mayor and city council. It also increased the number of city council seats in each municipality. The result has been more women than ever winning races for mayor and city council.

One of them was Antonia Rizo, a city councilor in San Sebastian de Yal. “When I arrived at my position, I was afraid to speak,” she said, because of lack of familiarity with the city’s legal system.

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A revision to Nicaragua’s law on municipal elections last year required political parties to put up equal numbers of women and men as candidates for mayor and city council. It also increased the number of city council seats in each municipality. The result has been more women than ever winning races for mayor and city council.

One of them was Antonia Rizo, a city councilor in San Sebastian de Yal. “When I arrived at my position, I was afraid to speak,” she said, because of lack of familiarity with the city’s legal system.

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AU Observer team’s parting shot on elections, Swaziland

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AU Observer team’s parting shot on elections, Swaziland

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SWAZILAND needs to reserve a quota for women and physically challenged persons in the electoral process. This would guarantee full representation of women and marginalised groups in elective positions.The African Union made this recommendation to the country, following the national elections in September. The AU deployed a team the African Union Election Observer Mission (AUEOM) to observe the national parliamentary elections in September and made a few recom

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SWAZILAND needs to reserve a quota for women and physically challenged persons in the electoral process. This would guarantee full representation of women and marginalised groups in elective positions.The African Union made this recommendation to the country, following the national elections in September. The AU deployed a team the African Union Election Observer Mission (AUEOM) to observe the national parliamentary elections in September and made a few recom

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Stark inequality: Only 80 of 1,110 candidates are women, India

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Stark inequality: Only 80 of 1,110 candidates are women, India

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The 1,110 affidavits filed by candidates during the nomination process till Saturday throw up some interesting figures and information about those who want to represent Delhiites in the Assembly. 

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The 1,110 affidavits filed by candidates during the nomination process till Saturday throw up some interesting figures and information about those who want to represent Delhiites in the Assembly. 

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Insecurity in Honduras and the Upcoming Elections: What's at Stake for Central America

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Insecurity in Honduras and the Upcoming Elections: What's at Stake for Central America

Of the more than 12 elections taking place in Latin America over the next year, the upcoming presidential election in Honduras is perhaps the most pivotal.

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Michelle Bachelet wins first round in Chile's presidential election

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Michelle Bachelet wins first round in Chile's presidential election

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Socialist Michelle Bachelet handily won a first round of Chile's presidential race Sunday, with voters putting her on track to replace the country's conservative leader following a runoff in December.

Bachelet, Chile's first woman president 2006-2010, is now eyeing a non-consecutive second term as leader of the South American nation with the highest per capita income.

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Socialist Michelle Bachelet handily won a first round of Chile's presidential race Sunday, with voters putting her on track to replace the country's conservative leader following a runoff in December.

Bachelet, Chile's first woman president 2006-2010, is now eyeing a non-consecutive second term as leader of the South American nation with the highest per capita income.

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