December 13, 2024
In India, women-centric politics comes to the fore in crucial state elections
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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
Ghana’s election system keeps women out of parliament. How to change that ?
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December 11, 2024
Ghana’s election system keeps women out of parliament. How to change that ?
Voters in Ghana elected the country’s first woman vice president, Naana Jane Opoku Agyemang, in early December 202
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Voters in Ghana elected the country’s first woman vice president, Naana Jane Opoku Agyemang, in early December 202
This mammoth year of elections has shown how badly global politics is neglecting women
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December 6, 2024
This mammoth year of elections has shown how badly global politics is neglecting women
This has been a historic electoral year, with more than 1.6 billion citizens called to cast their votes in 2024.
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This has been a historic electoral year, with more than 1.6 billion citizens called to cast their votes in 2024.
November 29, 2024
Ireland votes in snap general election
Voting began on Friday morning in Ireland's general election amid a tight race between the incumbent coalition parties
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Women in politics: A battle beyond the ballot box
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November 21, 2024
Women in politics: A battle beyond the ballot box
Women politicians have bemoaned rising violence against women in politics which discourages their participation in key decision-making processes.
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Women politicians have bemoaned rising violence against women in politics which discourages their participation in key decision-making processes.