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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

Powerful women tend to be called by their first name. It's not an accident

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July 25, 2024

Powerful women tend to be called by their first name. It's not an accident

NPR's Ari Shapiro talks to University of Houston's Mirya Holman about why women in political leadership tend to be referred to by their first names more often than their male counterparts.

Race, gender and politics: Is the United States ready for a Black woman president?

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July 25, 2024

Race, gender and politics: Is the United States ready for a Black woman president?

Shirley Chisholm, a Democratic congresswoman, was the first African American woman to run for president of the United States.

A Kamala Harris candidacy will unleash unprecedented levels of misogyny — the collective response could be decisive for the future of democratic politics

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July 24, 2024

A Kamala Harris candidacy will unleash unprecedented levels of misogyny — the collective response could be decisive for the future of democratic politics

As the 2024 US presidential election looms, Kamala Harris is emerging as a likely candidate for the Democratic Party after President Joe Biden

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Who is Kamala Harris? The life of the woman stepping into the 2024 limelight

Submitted by Editor on Tue, 07/23/2024 - 09:43

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Who is Kamala Harris? The life of the woman stepping into the 2024 limelight

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President Joe Biden’s decision to end his reelection bid and endorse Vice President Kamala Harris to replace him in the campaign has upended the presidential race and

President Joe Biden’s decision to end his reelection bid and endorse Vice President Kamala Harris to replace him in the campaign has upended the presidential race and

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After years of breaking barriers, Harris could become the first female president

Submitted by Editor on Tue, 07/23/2024 - 05:37

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After years of breaking barriers, Harris could become the first female president

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WASHINGTON (AP) — She’s already broken barriers, and now Kamala Harris could shatter several more after President Joe Biden abruptly ended his reelection bid and endorsed her.

Biden announced Sunday that he was stepping aside after a disastrous debate performance catalyzed fears that the 81-year-old was too frail for a second term.

WASHINGTON (AP) — She’s already broken barriers, and now Kamala Harris could shatter several more after President Joe Biden abruptly ended his reelection bid and endorsed her.

Biden announced Sunday that he was stepping aside after a disastrous debate performance catalyzed fears that the 81-year-old was too frail for a second term.

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The many identities of the first woman vice-president

Submitted by Editor on Tue, 07/23/2024 - 05:15

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The many identities of the first woman vice-president

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Less than four months out from the election, Vice-President Kamala Harris found herself in a difficult position.

President Joe Biden's poor performance on the debate stage spurred mounting criticism about his ability to win the election. As anxiety turned to tension within the Democratic party, her name rose up the list of replacement candidates.

Less than four months out from the election, Vice-President Kamala Harris found herself in a difficult position.

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Roberta Metsola reelected European Parliament president

Submitted by Editor on Tue, 07/16/2024 - 08:50

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Roberta Metsola reelected European Parliament president

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STRASBOURG — Roberta Metsola has been reelected as president of the European Parliament.

First elected to the post in January 2022, the Maltese European People’s Party (EPP) politician will remain in the role for 2.5 more years after gathering the support of a majority of the newly elected 720 members of the European Parliament, with 562 votes in her favor.

STRASBOURG — Roberta Metsola has been reelected as president of the European Parliament.

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UK: Slow progress as women finally make up 40% of Parliament

Submitted by Editor on Fri, 07/12/2024 - 06:18

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UK: Slow progress as women finally make up 40% of Parliament

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Last week saw a change of Government and a brand-new cohort of MPs (335 new MPs) elected; but with all this churn how representative is our new House of Commons? Before the election we published analysis of the candidates standing for election showing that only 31% of selected candidates were women. Let’s see how many were elected…

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Age, gender, profession: Who are France's new members of Parliament?

Submitted by Editor on Fri, 07/12/2024 - 05:55

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Age, gender, profession: Who are France's new members of Parliament?

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Only 208 women will sit in the Assemblée Nationale, representing just over a third of all MPs. This is the second time in two years that the proportion of women in the Assemblée has fallen.

Only 208 women will sit in the Assemblée Nationale, representing just over a third of all MPs. This is the second time in two years that the proportion of women in the Assemblée has fallen.

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