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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

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.

Zimbabwe: vote buying, an obstacle to women’s political participation

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June 14, 2023

Zimbabwe: vote buying, an obstacle to women’s political participation

The Women’s Academy for Leadership and Political Excellence (Walpe) with support from the European Union delegation to Zimbabwe and in partnership with the Zimbabwe Election Support Network hosted an online television discussion on Bustop TV’s Facebo

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The Women’s Academy for Leadership and Political Excellence (Walpe) with support from the European Union delegation to Zimbabwe and in partnership with the Zimbabwe Election Support Network hosted an online television discussion on Bustop TV’s Facebo

Women in politics face misogyny and violence in Zimbabwe

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June 2, 2023

Women in politics face misogyny and violence in Zimbabwe

As Zimbabwe prepares for the 2023 general elections, women who aspire to participate in politics face numerous challenges, including stereotypes, violence, and patriarchal dominance.

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As Zimbabwe prepares for the 2023 general elections, women who aspire to participate in politics face numerous challenges, including stereotypes, violence, and patriarchal dominance.

Ignoring online abuse of women MPs has dire consequences

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May 31, 2023

Ignoring online abuse of women MPs has dire consequences

Women MPs are exposed to daily online harassment, and social media platforms provide unlimited scope for anonymous, hostile and aggressive behaviour to be targeted at them.

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Women MPs are exposed to daily online harassment, and social media platforms provide unlimited scope for anonymous, hostile and aggressive behaviour to be targeted at them.

Where are the women in Pakistan’s politics?

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May 25, 2023

Where are the women in Pakistan’s politics?

As the country gears up for fiercely controversial polls in October, what are the prospects for women’s political participation in Pakistan?

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As the country gears up for fiercely controversial polls in October, what are the prospects for women’s political participation in Pakistan?

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