How Pakistan still shuts women out of political power
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Fighting for change: why the road to parliament is still rocky for women across Africa
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January 9, 2025
Fighting for change: why the road to parliament is still rocky for women across Africa
This year, 18 of Africa’s 54 countries went to the polls for presidential or general elections, making 2024 a significant year on the continent.
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This year, 18 of Africa’s 54 countries went to the polls for presidential or general elections, making 2024 a significant year on the continent.
January 9, 2025
New Opportunities: Claudia Sheinbaum's Presidency and the Future of Mexico’s Gender Policy
Claudia Sheinbaum’s election as Mexico’s president has captured global attention for several reasons. Mexico is the world’s 12th largest economy.
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.
Women and Gender in Conflict and Post-Conflict Politics in Nigeria
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January 8, 2025
Women and Gender in Conflict and Post-Conflict Politics in Nigeria
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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.
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.