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The Chronicle
February 12, 2025
Mangwe councillor in Malawi for regional Young Women’s Empowerment Academy

MANGWE Rural District Council proportional representation Councillor Simphiwe Vuyelwa Mguni is among the Zimbabwean representatives attending the Southern Africa Academy for Young Women’s Empowerment in Malawi.

ABC News
February 10, 2025
As female representation hits new highs among states, constitutions still assume officials are male

PHOENIX -- South Dakota’s constitution refers to the governor as a “he.”

The Spokesman-Review
February 6, 2025
Where a strongman failed, women are now fueling a democratic revival

COLOMBO, Sri Lanka – It was a brief remark during a mundane session of parliament.

Are female politicians better advocates for their districts?

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February 3, 2025

Are female politicians better advocates for their districts?

The old saying “all politics is local” has become increasingly outdated in a world of growing political polarization.

The old saying “all politics is local” has become increasingly outdated in a world of growing political polarization.

Ending harassment in politics is non-negotiable

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January 31, 2025

Ending harassment in politics is non-negotiable

Among the most pressing issues we face today is the persistent harassment of women in politics and government — a problem that undermines both the integrity of public service and the diversity of leadership our communities desperately need

Among the most pressing issues we face today is the persistent harassment of women in politics and government — a problem that undermines both the integrity of public service and the diversity of leadership our communities desperately need

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Grassroots To Governance: Redefining Women’s Role In Indian Democracy

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January 27, 2025

Grassroots To Governance: Redefining Women’s Role In Indian Democracy

India, being the world’s largest democracy, envisions democratic participation as the cornerstone of India’s political system. Democratic decentralization or the grassroot level democracy is deeply embedded in ancient Indian philosophy and traditions.

India, being the world’s largest democracy, envisions democratic participation as the cornerstone of India’s political system. Democratic decentralization or the grassroot level democracy is deeply embedded in ancient Indian philosophy and traditions.

CMI – Martti Ahtisaari Peace Foundation
January 20, 2025
Carving a space for women in Yemeni politics

Ten years of war have severely weakened political life, undermining its role as a peaceful foundation for society in Yemen.