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Gender Equality

UN Women
November 25, 2024
16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence

Every 10 minutes, partners and family members killed a woman or a girl intentionally in 2023

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Regional Dialogue on Advancing Transformative Gender Social Norms to Enhance Women and Youth Participation

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Regional Dialogue on Advancing Transformative Gender Social Norms to Enhance Women and Youth Participation

The main purpose of the Regional Dialogue is to promote transformative gender norms by addressing the root causes of in

Exposed: Malawi’s political party leadership still dominated by men, undermining gender equality efforts

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November 24, 2024

Exposed: Malawi’s political party leadership still dominated by men, undermining gender equality efforts

Malawi’s political landscape continues to be marked by a stark gender imbalance in its leadership structures, with men still occupying the majority of top positions across the country’s major political parties.

Malawi’s political landscape continues to be marked by a stark gender imbalance in its leadership structures, with men still occupying the majority of top positions across the country’s major political parties.

How Women's Basic Rights And Freedom Are Being Eroded Around The World

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November 21, 2024

How Women's Basic Rights And Freedom Are Being Eroded Around The World

From Iraq to Afghanistan to the US, basic freedoms for women are being eroded as governments start rolling back existing laws. 

From Iraq to Afghanistan to the US, basic freedoms for women are being eroded as governments start rolling back existing laws. 

Global Voices
November 21, 2024
Nigeria ranks lowest among Sub-Saharan African countries in women’s representation in parliament

As more African nations seek to encourage gender parity in government positions, some African countries are struggling to fully integrate women into the political sphere.

Women in politics: A battle beyond the ballot box

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November 21, 2024

Women in politics: A battle beyond the ballot box

Women politicians have bemoaned rising violence against women in politics which discourages their participation in key decision-making processes.

Women politicians have bemoaned rising violence against women in politics which discourages their participation in key decision-making processes.

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November 21, 2024
Black women still face systemic barriers to political leadership

Beyond the ballot box

‘Nigeria Among Lowest Globally In Women’s Political Representation‘

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November 18, 2024

‘Nigeria Among Lowest Globally In Women’s Political Representation‘

Stakeholders have raised concerns about the critical state of women’s political participation in Nigeria.

Stakeholders have raised concerns about the critical state of women’s political participation in Nigeria.