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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

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Peru presidential candidates square off in debate

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June 3, 2021

Peru presidential candidates square off in debate

Candidates in Peru's polarised presidential race have squared off in a televised debate - a week ahead of the runoff vote.

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Candidates in Peru's polarised presidential race have squared off in a televised debate - a week ahead of the runoff vote.

There’s no way to vote for women’s rights in Peru’s presidential elections

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June 3, 2021

There’s no way to vote for women’s rights in Peru’s presidential elections

The country infamous for forced sterilisations will face the choice of two ‘anti-gender’ candidates in run-off elections in June.

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The country infamous for forced sterilisations will face the choice of two ‘anti-gender’ candidates in run-off elections in June.

June 2, 2021
Cyprus: Just eight female MPs, a drop of three per cent

Cyprus, already among the countries where women account for fewer than one in five members in parliaments, experienced a three per cent drop in representation compared with the 2016 parliamentary elections.

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USA: What does “likeability” mean for women in politics?

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June 1, 2021

USA: What does “likeability” mean for women in politics?

Kamala Harris, Kirsten Gillibrand, Amy Klobuchar, and I all had better campaign win-loss records 

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Kamala Harris, Kirsten Gillibrand, Amy Klobuchar, and I all had better campaign win-loss records 

Is it time for a woman to be in charge? NYC’s female mayoral candidates discuss their platforms

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June 1, 2021

Is it time for a woman to be in charge? NYC’s female mayoral candidates discuss their platforms

New York City has had 108 mayors. Not a single one of them has been a woman—but that could change in 2021 as three female candidates emerge as strong, competitive contenders in the June 22 Democratic primary.

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New York City has had 108 mayors. Not a single one of them has been a woman—but that could change in 2021 as three female candidates emerge as strong, competitive contenders in the June 22 Democratic primary.

May 24, 2021
The woman who unseated Samoa's prime minister of 20 years

Samoa is set to get its first female prime minister, marking the end of unprecedented political drama in the small Pacific island nation of 200,000 people.

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May 20, 2021
Scottish election 2021: Record number of women elected

A record number of women have been elected to the Scottish Parliament, with 58 female MSPs winning seats in the Holyrood election.

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(L-R) Kathy Barnette, Andrea Campbell and Maya Wiley are all expected to run in the 2022 midterms.AP / Getty file
May 20, 2021
Black women will be a force to be reckoned with in the 2022 midterm elections

More Black women ran in the 2020 cycle than ever before, and advocates expect 2022 will break that record.

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May 20, 2021
Chile's women shine in constitution vote as more men need leg-up to stay even

Chilean women made such a strong showing in elections to pick candidates to draft the country's new constitution that adjustments to ensure the body was equally split between genders had to be made in favor of more men, elections b

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