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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

The gender factor in elections

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July 5, 2023

The gender factor in elections

As the country prepares for the upcoming elections, and political parties gear into electioneering mode, what remains missing from the mainstream discourse is fair representation of women, and their meaningful participation in the electoral process.

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As the country prepares for the upcoming elections, and political parties gear into electioneering mode, what remains missing from the mainstream discourse is fair representation of women, and their meaningful participation in the electoral process.

Nigeria: young women’s experiences as aspirants in the 2023 elections

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July 4, 2023

Nigeria: young women’s experiences as aspirants in the 2023 elections

The 2023 general elections may have come and gone but the intrigues surrounding its conduct remain fresh in the minds of many, especially young women who ventured into the

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The 2023 general elections may have come and gone but the intrigues surrounding its conduct remain fresh in the minds of many, especially young women who ventured into the

July 4, 2023
Transgender woman running to become Venezuela’s next president

Tamara Adrián less than two weeks ago registered as a presidential candidate in the Venezuelan primary, becoming the first openly transgender person in the world to make s

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'Add women, change politics': Waterloo Mayor McCabe says of Toronto's now mayor-elect Chow

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June 29, 2023

'Add women, change politics': Waterloo Mayor McCabe says of Toronto's now mayor-elect Chow

It wasn’t the landslide win some had predicted but it’s a seismic shift in Toronto politics all the same with Olivia Chow elected to lead Canada’s largest city on Monday, marking a political comeback nearly a decade in the making.

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It wasn’t the landslide win some had predicted but it’s a seismic shift in Toronto politics all the same with Olivia Chow elected to lead Canada’s largest city on Monday, marking a political comeback nearly a decade in the making.

Zimbabwe lags behind in women’s political participation

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June 29, 2023

Zimbabwe lags behind in women’s political participation

Zimbabwe is set to hold its general elections on August 23, nut no women will be on the ballot for the presidential race.

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Zimbabwe is set to hold its general elections on August 23, nut no women will be on the ballot for the presidential race.

June 21, 2023
Zimbabwe: number of female politicians set to drop

The number of female candidates for the August 23 harmonised elections is set to drop significantly this year due to several challenges including the exorbitant nomination

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June 19, 2023
Zimbabwe: violence cited as major repellent factor to women participation in politics

Violence against women has been cited as one of the main repellent factors to women participation in mainstream politics.

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Why Mexico may beat the USA in having a woman president

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June 14, 2023

Why Mexico may beat the USA in having a woman president

The mayor of Mexico City, Claudia Sheinbaum, resigned this week in order to run for president.

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The mayor of Mexico City, Claudia Sheinbaum, resigned this week in order to run for president.

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