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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Women’s equal participation and leadership in political and public life are essential to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals for any county or country.
Women’s equal participation and leadership in political and public life are essential to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals for any county or country.
In Australia, we have just elected an historic gender and ethnically diverse Federal parliament with women’s representation in the lower house at 38% and over 50% in the Senate.
In Australia, we have just elected an historic gender and ethnically diverse Federal parliament with women’s representation in the lower house at 38% and over 50% in the Senate.
As discussion of falsehoods about the 2020 election and their deadly consequences are televised from Capitol Hill, states’ top election officials are grappling with inaccurate information — which can make them targets.
As discussion of falsehoods about the 2020 election and their deadly consequences are televised from Capitol Hill, states’ top election officials are grappling with inaccurate information — which can make them targets.
For its inaugural Solutions Summit, RepresentWomen gathered experts in election administration, voting rights, and democracy reform to discuss the viable, scalable, and transformative initiatives that will strengthen our democracy.
For its inaugural Solutions Summit, RepresentWomen gathered experts in election administration, voting rights, and democracy reform to discuss the viable, scalable, and transformative initiatives that will strengthen our democracy.
Lebanon has one of the highest overall gender gaps in the world, ranking 145 out of 153 countries.
Lebanon has one of the highest overall gender gaps in the world, ranking 145 out of 153 countries.
This e-Discussion raised awareness and collected experiences, knowledge, and good practices on women’s political participation in the co
This e-Discussion raised awareness and collected experiences, knowledge, and good practices on women’s political participation in the co
Rachel Keke, who coordinated successful strike for better pay and conditions, takes on Macron’s former sports minister.
A hotel housekeeper who led a strike for better pay and conditions at one of the biggest hotels in Paris could become the first cleaner to be elected to the French parliament on Sunday, as a left alliance challenges Emmanuel Macron’s centrists.
Rachel Keke, who coordinated successful strike for better pay and conditions, takes on Macron’s former sports minister.
A hotel housekeeper who led a strike for better pay and conditions at one of the biggest hotels in Paris could become the first cleaner to be elected to the French parliament on Sunday, as a left alliance challenges Emmanuel Macron’s centrists.
No women are at the top of the ticket in the crowded Democratic primary race for governor, but seven have been picked as running mates.
No women are at the top of the ticket in the crowded Democratic primary race for governor, but seven have been picked as running mates.
The main purpose of the Regional Dialogue is to promote transformative gender norms by addressing the root causes of inequality and transforming the underlying social, legal, and economic structures…
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