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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

Political Engagement: Building on Momentum to Increase Youth Participation

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April 28, 2014

Political Engagement: Building on Momentum to Increase Youth Participation

Presidential campaigns have been aggressively pursuing youth, reaching new levels in 2008 using innovative outreach methods and coupling the Internet with intense grassroots mobilization.

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Presidential campaigns have been aggressively pursuing youth, reaching new levels in 2008 using innovative outreach methods and coupling the Internet with intense grassroots mobilization.

India, “The Success Story of Mayatai Sorte”

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April 28, 2014

India, “The Success Story of Mayatai Sorte”

This paper tells the story of Mayatai Sorte, who was born into a lower caste in India. It describes her efforts to fight against gender and caste-based discrimination.

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This paper tells the story of Mayatai Sorte, who was born into a lower caste in India. It describes her efforts to fight against gender and caste-based discrimination.

Political Participation and EU Citizenship: Perceptions and Behaviours of Young People

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April 28, 2014

Political Participation and EU Citizenship: Perceptions and Behaviours of Young People

Young people's political participation has long been a concern.
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Young people's political participation has long been a concern.
April 28, 2014
33,46,639 to elect Vizag representatives this time, India

Its official. A total of 33,46,639 people from the district are eligible to exercise their franchise in the forthcoming general elections to be held on May 7. While women voters lead the pack with 16,75,688 voters, there are 16,70,710 male voters and 241 in the others category.

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April 28, 2014
State Betters 2009 Turnout, Women on Top , India

Women in Tamil Nadu not only outnumbered men on the voter list, they beat them in the race for getting the indelible mark on April 24.

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Women's Political Participation

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April 28, 2014

Women's Political Participation

The Asia Foundation has had a dedicated program to increasing women’s participation in democratic processes and public decisionmaking across the Asia-Pacific region since 1992.

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The Asia Foundation has had a dedicated program to increasing women’s participation in democratic processes and public decisionmaking across the Asia-Pacific region since 1992.

Women's Participation in Elections

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April 28, 2014

Women's Participation in Elections

Across Asia, there is a growing commitment to democratic principles of governance and citizen participation. However, in many Asian countries, women still face serious cultural, social, and legal barriers that constrain their full participation in democratic processes.

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Across Asia, there is a growing commitment to democratic principles of governance and citizen participation. However, in many Asian countries, women still face serious cultural, social, and legal barriers that constrain their full participation in democratic processes.

Opportunities and Challenges of Women's Political Participation in India

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April 28, 2014

Opportunities and Challenges of Women's Political Participation in India

ndia has witnessed the world’s largest experiment in grassroots local democracy, triggered by the 73rd and 74th Amendments to the Indian Constitution, which created a third tier of governance – Panchayati Raj Institutions (Village Councils) and urban local bodies.

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ndia has witnessed the world’s largest experiment in grassroots local democracy, triggered by the 73rd and 74th Amendments to the Indian Constitution, which created a third tier of governance – Panchayati Raj Institutions (Village Councils) and urban local bodies.

Country Reviews: Women’s Political Participation in South Asia.”

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April 28, 2014

Country Reviews: Women’s Political Participation in South Asia.”

Governance in all South Asian countries is imbued with a predominantly patriarchal character.
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Governance in all South Asian countries is imbued with a predominantly patriarchal character.
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