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February 18, 2022
Mongolia now has a record number of women ambassadors

The achievement is part of a long trek toward gender equality in Mongolia’s foreign policy.

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Running for office is still for men—some data on the Ambition Gap

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February 18, 2022

Running for office is still for men—some data on the Ambition Gap

As the 2022 midterm election season gets underway, speculation is already mounting that it’s going to be another banner year for female

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Running for office is still for men—some data on the “Ambition Gap” - Brookings

As the 2022 midterm election season gets underway, speculation is already mounting that it’s going to be another banner year for female

A quick guide to gender-sensitive scrutiny in Bhutan

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February 17, 2022

A quick guide to gender-sensitive scrutiny in Bhutan

This guide is designed to help Members and staff of the Parliament of Bhutan undertake gender-sensitive scrutiny of laws, budgets, and policies.

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This guide is designed to help Members and staff of the Parliament of Bhutan undertake gender-sensitive scrutiny of laws, budgets, and policies.

February 17, 2022
Women hold record number of Australian Government board positions

The Morrison Government has welcomed the latest Gender Balance on Government Boards figures, which show that for the first time, more than half of Australian Government board positions are held by women.

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Women are more likely to get elected to local bodies than to national parliaments

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February 16, 2022

Women are more likely to get elected to local bodies than to national parliaments

By Akshi Chawla

As women elected officials move from local politics towards the subnational and national levels, they begin to be replaced by more and more men.

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By Akshi Chawla

As women elected officials move from local politics towards the subnational and national levels, they begin to be replaced by more and more men.

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February 16, 2022
Scotland launches women’s audit to look at barriers to entering Holyrood

Exclusive: presiding officer Alison Johnstone says it will be disappointing if parliament cannot attract more female politicians.

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February 15, 2022
In Nigeria, INEC, CSO collaborate to increase women, youths participation in politics

The Independent National Electoral Commission(INEC) says it is collaborating with the Policy and Legal Advocacy Centre(PLAC), a Civil Society Organisation(CSO) towards increasing women and youths participation in politics.

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