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How Women's Basic Rights And Freedom Are Being Eroded Around The World

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November 21, 2024

How Women's Basic Rights And Freedom Are Being Eroded Around The World

From Iraq to Afghanistan to the US, basic freedoms for women are being eroded as governments start rolling back existing laws. 

From Iraq to Afghanistan to the US, basic freedoms for women are being eroded as governments start rolling back existing laws. 

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Nigeria ranks lowest among Sub-Saharan African countries in women’s representation in parliament

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Nigeria ranks lowest among Sub-Saharan African countries in women’s representation in parliament

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As more African nations seek to encourage gender parity in government positions, some African countries are struggling to fully integrate women into the political sphere.

As more African nations seek to encourage gender parity in government positions, some African countries are struggling to fully integrate women into the political sphere.

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.

Women politicians have bemoaned rising violence against women in politics which discourages their participation in key decision-making processes.

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Black women still face systemic barriers to political leadership

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Black women still face systemic barriers to political leadership

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Beyond the ballot box

The election results reflect broader societal patterns affecting advancement in politics and other spheres. Despite increasing representation in various fields, the path to executive positions remains complex. This reality resonates particularly with established professionals who have navigated similar dynamics throughout their careers.

Beyond the ballot box

The election results reflect broader societal patterns affecting advancement in politics and other spheres. Despite increasing representation in various fields, the path to executive positions remains complex. This reality resonates particularly with established professionals who have navigated similar dynamics throughout their careers.

‘Nigeria Among Lowest Globally In Women’s Political Representation‘

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November 18, 2024

‘Nigeria Among Lowest Globally In Women’s Political Representation‘

Stakeholders have raised concerns about the critical state of women’s political participation in Nigeria.

Stakeholders have raised concerns about the critical state of women’s political participation in Nigeria.

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Indonesia's male-dominated government stokes gender debate

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Indonesia's male-dominated government stokes gender debate

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New study reveals barriers to Gambian women’s participation in politics

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New study reveals barriers to Gambian women’s participation in politics

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At the Bakadaji Hotel in Bijilo yesterday, November 13, the Centre’s Executive Director Sait Matty Jaw presented a study report that sheds light on the deep-rooted cultural norms and societal pressures that hinder women’s participation in public and political life, alongside significant challenges facing youth.

In his presentation, Mr Jaw highlighted that societal expectations often limit women to traditional domestic roles, discouraging them from entering political spheres.

At the Bakadaji Hotel in Bijilo yesterday, November 13, the Centre’s Executive Director Sait Matty Jaw presented a study report that sheds light on the deep-rooted cultural norms and societal pressures that hinder women’s participation in public and political life, alongside significant challenges facing youth.

In his presentation, Mr Jaw highlighted that societal expectations often limit women to traditional domestic roles, discouraging them from entering political spheres.

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