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.”
Gender Equality
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The old saying “all politics is local” has become increasingly outdated in a world of growing political polarization.
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The old saying “all politics is local” has become increasingly outdated in a world of growing political polarization.
‘We have a big body of work ahead’ – New junior minister says government is facing uphill task to attract more women into politics Fianna Fáil TD Niamh Smyth has said the current junior and senior ministerial make-up of the new government is not reflectiv
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January 31, 2025
‘We have a big body of work ahead’ – New junior minister says government is facing uphill task to attract more women into politics Fianna Fáil TD Niamh Smyth has said the current junior and senior ministerial make-up of the new government is not reflectiv
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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
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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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Young Women's Empowerment Academy in Southern Africa
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Young Women's Empowerment Academy in Southern Africa
The Women and Youth Democratic Engagement (WYDE) Women’s Leadership Initiative convened a Southern African Young Women´s Empowerment Academy in Malawi between 1
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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.
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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.
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.
January 14, 2025
Women candidates challenge Vanuatu’s male-dominated politics at snap election
Handicraft market trader Tui Johnson has barely had time to think about politics ahead of Vanuatu’s national election as she struggles to survive after last month’s earthquake.