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UNDP brings together women parliamentarians to advance gender equality in Papua New Guinean politics

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UNDP brings together women parliamentarians to advance gender equality in Papua New Guinean politics

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On 25 November 2024, women members of the National Parliament of Papua New Guinea and the Bougainville House of Representatives gathered in Port Moresby for the second stakeholder consultation of the Joint Parliamentary Women’s Caucus this year.

On 25 November 2024, women members of the National Parliament of Papua New Guinea and the Bougainville House of Representatives gathered in Port Moresby for the second stakeholder consultation of the Joint Parliamentary Women’s Caucus this year.

High-level meeting to mark the 25th anniversary of the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women

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November 26, 2024

High-level meeting to mark the 25th anniversary of the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women

“High-level meeting to mark the 25th anniversary of the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women”

“High-level meeting to mark the 25th anniversary of the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women”

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High-level meeting to mark the twenty-fifth anniversary of the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women - General Assembly, 79th session

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High-level meeting to mark the twenty-fifth anniversary of the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women - General Assembly, 79th session

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High-level meeting to mark the twenty-fifth anniversary of the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women

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⁃ 10:00 to 10:45: Opening segment
Keynote statements
⁃ 10:45 to 13:00: Plenary segment

Click here to join live.

 

High-level meeting to mark the twenty-fifth anniversary of the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women

Description

⁃ 10:00 to 10:45: Opening segment
Keynote statements
⁃ 10:45 to 13:00: Plenary segment

Click here to join live.

 

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General Election 2024: The Irish political system is 'stacked in men's favour'

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General Election 2024: The Irish political system is 'stacked in men's favour'

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Women are "grossly under-represented" in Irish politics and the political system is "stacked in men's favour", a seminar exploring female representation in local politics has heard. 

Ireland's political system is not female friendly — because it was designed by Victorian men for Victorian men. And it "doesn't suit dads either" it was pointed out at the discussion about the supports available to women in politics, ongoing challenges, and the gender barriers that exist in politics.

Women are "grossly under-represented" in Irish politics and the political system is "stacked in men's favour", a seminar exploring female representation in local politics has heard. 

Ireland's political system is not female friendly — because it was designed by Victorian men for Victorian men. And it "doesn't suit dads either" it was pointed out at the discussion about the supports available to women in politics, ongoing challenges, and the gender barriers that exist in politics.

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16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence

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16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence

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Every 10 minutes, partners and family members killed a woman or a girl intentionally in 2023

The crisis of gender-based violence is urgent. There is #NoExcuse for violence against women and girls. 

Every 10 minutes, partners and family members killed a woman or a girl intentionally in 2023

The crisis of gender-based violence is urgent. There is #NoExcuse for violence against women and girls. 

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Regional Dialogue on Advancing Transformative Gender Social Norms to Enhance Women and Youth Participation

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Regional Dialogue on Advancing Transformative Gender Social Norms to Enhance Women and Youth Participation

The main purpose of the Regional Dialogue is to promote transformative gender norms by addressing the root causes of in

Exposed: Malawi’s political party leadership still dominated by men, undermining gender equality efforts

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November 24, 2024

Exposed: Malawi’s political party leadership still dominated by men, undermining gender equality efforts

Malawi’s political landscape continues to be marked by a stark gender imbalance in its leadership structures, with men still occupying the majority of top positions across the country’s major political parties.

Malawi’s political landscape continues to be marked by a stark gender imbalance in its leadership structures, with men still occupying the majority of top positions across the country’s major political parties.

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