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Bridging the gap: Addressing gender inequality in politics and leadership

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January 8, 2025

Bridging the gap: Addressing gender inequality in politics and leadership

MOST often during political elections in Tanzania and across the world, women face a number of gender-based barriers to leadership, something which contributes to their defeat.

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MOST often during political elections in Tanzania and across the world, women face a number of gender-based barriers to leadership, something which contributes to their defeat.

Project Officer Gender Partnership Programme

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January 8, 2025

Project Officer Gender Partnership Programme

The Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) is the global organization of national parliaments with a membership of 181 Member Parliaments and 15 Associate Members.

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The Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) is the global organization of national parliaments with a membership of 181 Member Parliaments and 15 Associate Members.

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Empowering Women in Politics: A Key Focus for the Youth Democracy Cohort

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Empowering Women in Politics: A Key Focus for the Youth Democracy Cohort

On 14 January 2025, the Youth Democracy Cohort will host its next “Knowledge Sharing” webinar, focusing on Women’s Representation in Politics, i

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The Politics of Oppression against Afghan Women

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January 6, 2025

The Politics of Oppression against Afghan Women

As women worldwide grapple with tears and grief, Afghan women endure deafening silence resonating around the world with different stages of bans and sanctions since the Taliban has taken over this land.

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As women worldwide grapple with tears and grief, Afghan women endure deafening silence resonating around the world with different stages of bans and sanctions since the Taliban has taken over this land.

eastleighvoice
January 6, 2025
Women in Botswana make up 54% of voters, but less than 10% of parliament: political parties can change that

Only 28 women stood for parliament out of 258 contestants, representing 10.85 per cent. Only three women won their seats. This represents 4.92 per cent of the 61 seats. It’s a drop from 5.26 per cent in the 2019 elections.

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19news
January 3, 2025
The 119th Congress: Some history makers, but fewer women overall

When the 119th U.S. Congress is sworn in on Friday, some of the newly elected women members will be making history. 

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The Motivation for Women in Politics - The Contemporary Politics of Women’s Participation and Representation in Africa

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December 30, 2024

The Motivation for Women in Politics - The Contemporary Politics of Women’s Participation and Representation in Africa

Women’s presence in politics is vital for shaping policy outcomes in the economic, social and cultural spheres.

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Women’s presence in politics is vital for shaping policy outcomes in the economic, social and cultural spheres.

times of malta
December 18, 2024
The Maltese are most sceptical in EU on gender quotas in politics

Malta leads the EU in disagreeing that measures such as the gender quota system can solve the underrepresentation of women in politics, despite having a gender quota system itself.

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