Pakistan's female election candidates have bags of confidence
When Pakistan's new foreign minister arrived in India for talks in 2011 it triggered a media storm on both sides of the border –
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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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Electoral Financing to Advance Women’s Political Participation: A Guide for UNDP Support
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May 9, 2013
Electoral Financing to Advance Women’s Political Participation: A Guide for UNDP Support
This primer offers an introduction to the intersection of gender and electoral financing.
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This primer offers an introduction to the intersection of gender and electoral financing.
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Gender-Based Quotas Needed In Jamaica
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Quotas are one way to ensure that women are given a fair proportion of what is available, meaning equal spaces to influence and effect positive change while making meaningful contributions to the development of all Jamaicans. It's really a matter of fairness, human rights, active citizenship and evidence of a true democracy.
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Quotas are one way to ensure that women are given a fair proportion of what is available, meaning equal spaces to influence and effect positive change while making meaningful contributions to the development of all Jamaicans. It's really a matter of fairness, human rights, active citizenship and evidence of a true democracy.
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Women Candidates and the June 17 Parliamentary Elections in Jordan
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On June 17th women in Jordan will make history, when at least six women will be elected to parliament as part of sweeping election reforms enacted by King Abdullah earlier this year. Last February, the King added six new seats to Jordan's 104-seat parliament, seats that will be reserved for women as a way to boost their participation in the upcoming elections and in the country's political life thereafter.
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On June 17th women in Jordan will make history, when at least six women will be elected to parliament as part of sweeping election reforms enacted by King Abdullah earlier this year. Last February, the King added six new seats to Jordan's 104-seat parliament, seats that will be reserved for women as a way to boost their participation in the upcoming elections and in the country's political life thereafter.
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2015: It’s time for women governors, speakers, senate president, says Nwaogu, Nigeria
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Senator Nkechi Nwaogu, who represents Abia Central senatorial districts in the 7th Senate, is a strong voice, especially among the eight women in the chamber, and one of the aspirants said to be lining up for the Abia governorship race in 2015. However, she told BRIDGET CHIEDU ONOCHIE in Abuja that when she gets to the bridge in 2015, she would cross it, even as she believes that having more women in decision-making positions, including positions of Senate President, Speaker and even IG of Police may douse the socio-political and economic tensions besetting the nation.
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Senator Nkechi Nwaogu, who represents Abia Central senatorial districts in the 7th Senate, is a strong voice, especially among the eight women in the chamber, and one of the aspirants said to be lining up for the Abia governorship race in 2015. However, she told BRIDGET CHIEDU ONOCHIE in Abuja that when she gets to the bridge in 2015, she would cross it, even as she believes that having more women in decision-making positions, including positions of Senate President, Speaker and even IG of Police may douse the socio-political and economic tensions besetting the nation.
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2015: It’s time for women governors, speakers, senate president, says Nwaogu, Nigeria
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Senator Nkechi Nwaogu, who represents Abia Central senatorial districts in the 7th Senate, is a strong voice, especially among the eight women in the chamber, and one of the aspirants said to be lining up for the Abia governorship race in 2015. However, she told BRIDGET CHIEDU ONOCHIE in Abuja that when she gets to the bridge in 2015, she would cross it, even as she believes that having more women in decision-making positions, including positions of Senate President, Speaker and even IG of Police may douse the socio-political and economic tensions besetting the nation.
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Senator Nkechi Nwaogu, who represents Abia Central senatorial districts in the 7th Senate, is a strong voice, especially among the eight women in the chamber, and one of the aspirants said to be lining up for the Abia governorship race in 2015. However, she told BRIDGET CHIEDU ONOCHIE in Abuja that when she gets to the bridge in 2015, she would cross it, even as she believes that having more women in decision-making positions, including positions of Senate President, Speaker and even IG of Police may douse the socio-political and economic tensions besetting the nation.
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Women’s issues: Who will be fair to the fairer sex?, Pakistan
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According to a 2012 survey by the World Economic Forum, Pakistan is still considered to be one of the worst places in the world to be a woman. With a total of 37 million registered female voters, the policies adopted by political parties to ensure the rights and progress of women might play a key role in the outcome of the elections.
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According to a 2012 survey by the World Economic Forum, Pakistan is still considered to be one of the worst places in the world to be a woman. With a total of 37 million registered female voters, the policies adopted by political parties to ensure the rights and progress of women might play a key role in the outcome of the elections.
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448 women candidates contesting elections on general seats, Pakistan
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LAHORE: As many as 147 women are contesting election 2013 in 105 National Assembly and 301 women in 203 provincial assembly constituencies on general seats. As per data compiled by a research based organization and released by Aazar Ayaz, Executive Director TR to Media here on Monday shows that 90 women candidates are contesting elections in 66 constituencies in Punjab.
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LAHORE: As many as 147 women are contesting election 2013 in 105 National Assembly and 301 women in 203 provincial assembly constituencies on general seats. As per data compiled by a research based organization and released by Aazar Ayaz, Executive Director TR to Media here on Monday shows that 90 women candidates are contesting elections in 66 constituencies in Punjab.
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Why don't young women stay in UK politics?
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Lots of vibrant young women enter UK politics - but only a few of them stand the test of time. Twenty-five year-old Charlotte Henry, a former Liberal Democrat candidate in the May 2010 London Assembly election and political blogger, explores why, just as Labour leader Ed Miliband is cited as looking to promote more female MPs in the shadow cabinet.
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Lots of vibrant young women enter UK politics - but only a few of them stand the test of time. Twenty-five year-old Charlotte Henry, a former Liberal Democrat candidate in the May 2010 London Assembly election and political blogger, explores why, just as Labour leader Ed Miliband is cited as looking to promote more female MPs in the shadow cabinet.