Elections

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

Kenya's women in politics still fighting to get their voices heard

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July 28, 2022

Kenya's women in politics still fighting to get their voices heard

As Kenya prepares to vote in a new president next month, we take a closer look at the role of women in the country’s politics. In Uganda, we bring you a report on efforts to respond to a major hunger crisis in the country’s northeast.

US: Data on 2022 women candidates by race and ethnicity

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July 27, 2022

US: Data on 2022 women candidates by race and ethnicity

The 2022 midterms have led to some new records for women candidates for the U.S. House, U.S. Senate, and governor in various race and ethnicity groups, according to an analysis of candidate filings from CAWP.

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Women candidates set records in 2022 midterms as gender becomes a primary theme in national discourse, research group says

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Women candidates set records in 2022 midterms as gender becomes a primary theme in national discourse, research group says

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(CNN) 2022 marks a record high for women running in gubernatorial and Senate races, but the total number of women running for the House of Representatives fell slightly from previous cycles, according to an analysis by the Center for American Women and Politics at Rutgers University.

Gender agenda: The big conundrum in the general elections in Kenya and Senegal

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July 27, 2022

Gender agenda: The big conundrum in the general elections in Kenya and Senegal

In the months of July and August, Senegal and Kenya will hold their general elections. However, the big question remains: Where do Senegalese and Kenyan women stand on their quest to parliamentary mandates and political offices?

"Dominated by old men": Tokyo ward’s first female mayor takes on status quo

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July 26, 2022

"Dominated by old men": Tokyo ward’s first female mayor takes on status quo

Satoko Kishimoto sets sights on ‘radical change’ in Japan, where only 2% of local government leaders are women.

Ahead of Kenya elections, women politicians face more online abuse

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July 25, 2022

Ahead of Kenya elections, women politicians face more online abuse

Women MPs like Esther Passaris face threats, slurs and body-shaming on social media ahead of Aug. 9 vote.

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In a first, India elects tribal woman to be president

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In a first, India elects tribal woman to be president

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NEW DELHI — About 5,000 Indian lawmakers on Thursday elected Draupadi Murmu, an Indigenous tribal woman with humble roots, to be the country’s next president, marking a breakthrough for one of India’s marginalized minority groups.