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Gender Equality

March 6, 2020
Nine out of 10 people found to be biased against women

Almost 90% of people are biased against women, according to a new index that highlights the “shocking” extent of the global backlash towards gender equality.

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November 20, 2019
Women make up 52% of the Cabinet in Rwanda. Here’s why it’s a big deal

Rwanda celebrated another victory for gender representation on Nov.

November 20, 2019
Most Indian women still have no freedom to get involved in politics

Female voters may be coming out in never-seen-before numbers in India, but politics is still not a burning passion for most.

Family law reform, employment, and women’s political participation in Ethiopia

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November 13, 2019

Family law reform, employment, and women’s political participation in Ethiopia

Research showing that there is strong correlation between increased female labor force participation and women’s political participation is essentially based on empirical data from Western, democratic, and developed contexts.

Research showing that there is strong correlation between increased female labor force participation and women’s political participation is essentially based on empirical data from Western, democratic, and developed contexts.

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Side Event 74th UNGA: Renewing commitments towards enhancing gender equality and women’s empowerment in Africa

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Side Event 74th UNGA: Renewing commitments towards enhancing gender equality and women’s empowerment in Africa

The Organization of African First Ladies for Development (OAFLAD) recently launched a new Strategic Plan for 2019-2023, with the advancement of the ri

July 3, 2019
To accelerate gender equality, UN Women launches a Call to Action to parliamentarians

(Tokyo, 27 June)—In the lead up to the 25th anniversary of the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action (Beijing+25) and UN Women’s ground-breaking campaign commemorating the anniversary, “Generation Equality: Realizing women’s rights for an equal

Between glass ceilings and glass walls: A study of women's participation in public administration in the Arab States

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May 31, 2019

Between glass ceilings and glass walls: A study of women's participation in public administration in the Arab States

Inclusive decision-making is necessary in terms of both legitimacy and good policy outcomes.

Inclusive decision-making is necessary in terms of both legitimacy and good policy outcomes.