Gender Equality

For Women to Have Real Political Power, We Need Quotas

October 23, 2024

For Women to Have Real Political Power, We Need Quotas

In order to achieve true parity, the U.S. needs affirmative actions—gender quotas established by law. This will ensure that women are selected, appointed and supported in politics.

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Paths to Equal: Innovative Tools for Measuring Gender Progress

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Paths to Equal: Innovative Tools for Measuring Gender Progress

Join our panelists for an insightful discussion on a new set of gender indices developed to monitor progress on gender equality and women’s rights globally.

October 16, 2024

Inside the wardrobe: Women’s clothing increasingly policed in Tajikistan

Many women in Tajikistan are subject to all-encompassing control over nearly every aspect of their daily lives: from husbands, family members, and the state.

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October 16, 2024

World Bank fails to incorporate key elements of new Gender Strategy in IDA21 policy package and Corporate Scorecard

The World Bank Group (WBG) released its final 2024-2030 Gender Strategy

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Krishak Jagat - National Agriculture Newspaper

October 16, 2024

Gender Equality And Youth Inclusion: Ten Focus Areas For Impact

16 October 2024, Ghana: UN Women recently published The Gender Snapshot 2024. While the report highlighted some positive developments, no indicator under SDG Goal 5, Gender Equality, has been achieved.

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October 16, 2024

Nigerian MP demands enforcement of 30% female representation in ECOWAS parliament

A member of the Economic Community of West African States’ (ECOWAS) Parliament has called for the full implementation of the 30% women representation at the re

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October 16, 2024

Japan: 314 women running for 465-seat lower house in general election, a record

A record number of women are running in Japan’s general election this month, although they still account for less than a quarter of candidates, local media said Wednesday.

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