October 28, 2024
Japan election: Record number of women win seats
A record number of women have been elected to Japan's house of represent
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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
October 28, 2024
Election 'golden opportunity' to co-opt women to councils
See Her Elected, an initiative aimed at getting more women from rural Ireland into politics, has said the impending general election is a "golden opportunity" to increase female participation in local councils.
October 28, 2024
Pakistan: Voters gender gap drops to less than 10m: ECP
ISLAMABAD: The gender gap in registered voters in Pakistan has narrowed significantly, now standing at less than 10 million, according to the latest data. This is a notable achievement, considering the country’s historical disparities in voter registration.
October 25, 2024
Yoroku: Will Japan's gender equality advance with record number of female candidates?
The city of Shiroi, located in the northwestern part of Chiba Prefecture and known for its sprawling commuter towns, is home to one of the few female-majority local assemblies in Japan. Of the 18 assembly members, 10 are women.
Female candidates face an uphill battle on the national stage. Here's why
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October 23, 2024
Female candidates face an uphill battle on the national stage. Here's why
Hillary Clinton's loss in 2016 made some voters question whether a woman can be president.
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Hillary Clinton's loss in 2016 made some voters question whether a woman can be president.
October 23, 2024
'It’s about time': Maritime women make history in municipal, provincial elections
There were back-to-back firsts for women in Maritime politics over the last few days.
October 23, 2024
A man's world: Japan makes tepid push on gender gap in politics as election nears
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US Election: What is the gender vote gap?
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October 23, 2024
US Election: What is the gender vote gap?
Gender remains a significant indicator for political preference. While the 'gender vote gap' isn't new, recent polling data on the US election indicates the gap in voting preference between men and women seems to be widening. But why?
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Gender remains a significant indicator for political preference. While the 'gender vote gap' isn't new, recent polling data on the US election indicates the gap in voting preference between men and women seems to be widening. But why?