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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

Malaysia: More political will required to meet 30% women candidates quota

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November 22, 2022

Malaysia: More political will required to meet 30% women candidates quota

PETALING JAYA: Although women outnumber men in the electoral roll, they only make up 13.5% of candidates in the 15th General Election (GE15).

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PETALING JAYA: Although women outnumber men in the electoral roll, they only make up 13.5% of candidates in the 15th General Election (GE15).

Moving towards the Gender Equality Index Bosnia and Herzegovina 2022

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November 22, 2022

Moving towards the Gender Equality Index Bosnia and Herzegovina 2022

The Gender Equality Index developed by the European Institute for Gender Equality (EIGE) in 2013, is recognised in the European Union as an important tool for analysing the state of gender equality in a society as well as comparing current trends and the current situa

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The Gender Equality Index developed by the European Institute for Gender Equality (EIGE) in 2013, is recognised in the European Union as an important tool for analysing the state of gender equality in a society as well as comparing current trends and the current situa

Women’s participation in local government of Bangladesh

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November 22, 2022

Women’s participation in local government of Bangladesh

Policy frameworks are set to include women in the political process for empowering women, and enhancing rural development, and national development as a whole.

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Policy frameworks are set to include women in the political process for empowering women, and enhancing rural development, and national development as a whole.

Maura Healey at the Massachusetts Democratic Party convention in Worcester in June.Craig F. Walker / Boston Globe via Getty Images file
November 22, 2022
USA: Lesbians score big political gains in midterm elections "rainbow wave"

The string of wins includes the election of the country’s first lesbian governors in Massachusetts and Oregon.

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Une des femmes en formation à Korhogo (Agence Ivoirienne de Presse)
November 21, 2022
Côte d'Ivoire-AIP/ Women from political parties trained in Korhogo for their participation in the 2023 local elections

Korhogo, Nov 18, 2022 (AIP)- The Coordination Committee for Women's Participation (2C2PF), began on Friday, November 18, 2022, in Korhogo, the training of 25 women with a view to their participation in the 2023 regional and municipal elections.

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Eight women declared winners in Bahrain runoff elections (Picture: News of Bahrain)
November 21, 2022
Eight women declared winners in Bahrain runoff elections

New history was created as eight women made it into the highest floor of democracy.

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November 18, 2022
Pelosi to step down from House leadership, stay in Congress

WASHINGTON (AP) — House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said Thursday that she will not seek a leadership position in the new Congress, ending a historic run

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November 17, 2022
Women representation in 2022 Fijian Elections

The 2022 Fiji general election, for 55 seats in the Parliament, will take place on 14 December 2022. So far 316 provisional candidates have been named from 8 of the 9 political parties of which 55 are women—17 per cent of the total number.

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