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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.

Three generations, one mission: Inside three women's quest to protect the vote

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October 23, 2024

Three generations, one mission: Inside three women's quest to protect the vote

Black women have long played a key role in protecting voting rights and urging their communities to cast ballots. This three-part series highlights their work as they build political power and demand a seat at the table.

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Black women have long played a key role in protecting voting rights and urging their communities to cast ballots. This three-part series highlights their work as they build political power and demand a seat at the table.

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Women at ASU speak on voting disparities, the gender gap and the fight for women's votes

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Women at ASU speak on voting disparities, the gender gap and the fight for women's votes

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Over half of Arizona’s voters were women in 2020, according to a CNN exit poll.

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Over half of Arizona’s voters were women in 2020, according to a CNN exit poll.

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'Local elections to boost women in politics’

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'Local elections to boost women in politics’

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Assistant Foreign Affairs Minister Lenora Qereqeretabua said it is important for the Fiji government to be represented at the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) 2024 Samoa.

Speaking to The Fiji Times, Ms Qereqeretabua said it was a great time for Fiji’s inclusion as it was important to be heard as a country.

“It is important for us to be here and to be one of the many voices in the Pacific in particular when Fiji wanted to be a leader within the region,” Ms Qereqeretabua said.

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Assistant Foreign Affairs Minister Lenora Qereqeretabua said it is important for the Fiji government to be represented at the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) 2024 Samoa.

Speaking to The Fiji Times, Ms Qereqeretabua said it was a great time for Fiji’s inclusion as it was important to be heard as a country.

“It is important for us to be here and to be one of the many voices in the Pacific in particular when Fiji wanted to be a leader within the region,” Ms Qereqeretabua said.

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A man's world: Japan makes tepid push on gender gap in politics as election nears

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A man's world: Japan makes tepid push on gender gap in politics as election nears

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Karen Makishima is the only female running for Japan's ruling party in her 20-seat prefecture for the Oct 27 general election, reflecting the tough battle women face in breaking into the country's male dominated politics.

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ODAWARA, Kanagawa

Karen Makishima is the only female running for Japan's ruling party in her 20-seat prefecture for the Oct 27 general election, reflecting the tough battle women face in breaking into the country's male dominated politics.

For Women to Have Real Political Power, We Need Quotas

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October 23, 2024

For Women to Have Real Political Power, We Need Quotas

In order to achieve true parity, the U.S. needs affirmative actions—gender quotas established by law. This will ensure that women are selected, appointed and supported in politics.

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In order to achieve true parity, the U.S. needs affirmative actions—gender quotas established by law. This will ensure that women are selected, appointed and supported in politics.

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Inside the wardrobe: Women’s clothing increasingly policed in Tajikistan

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Inside the wardrobe: Women’s clothing increasingly policed in Tajikistan

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Many women in Tajikistan are subject to all-encompassing control over nearly every aspect of their daily lives: from husbands, family members, and the state. This trend was intensified when President Emomali Rahmon on June 21, 2024 signed a law effectively banning clothing perceived as “inconsistent” with Tajik national culture.

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Many women in Tajikistan are subject to all-encompassing control over nearly every aspect of their daily lives: from husbands, family members, and the state. This trend was intensified when President Emomali Rahmon on June 21, 2024 signed a law effectively banning clothing perceived as “inconsistent” with Tajik national culture.

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World Bank fails to incorporate key elements of new Gender Strategy in IDA21 policy package and Corporate Scorecard

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World Bank fails to incorporate key elements of new Gender Strategy in IDA21 policy package and Corporate Scorecard

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The World Bank Group (WBG) released its final 2024-2030 Gender Strategy in mid-June, following over a year of public consultation.

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The World Bank Group (WBG) released its final 2024-2030 Gender Strategy in mid-June, following over a year of public consultation.

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