Gender Equality
Beyond the Surface: The Saudi Women Political Question
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October 26, 2014
Beyond the Surface: The Saudi Women Political Question
By Hala Alwagdani, In the beginning of 2013, King Abdullah Bin Abdul-Aziz of Saudi Arabia announced in a royal decree the appointment of 30 Saudi females in the Saudi Consultative Council. This has been only one of the steps in King Abdullah’s reformist style of ruling.
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By Hala Alwagdani, In the beginning of 2013, King Abdullah Bin Abdul-Aziz of Saudi Arabia announced in a royal decree the appointment of 30 Saudi females in the Saudi Consultative Council. This has been only one of the steps in King Abdullah’s reformist style of ruling.
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Graça Sanches
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October 26, 2014
Graça Sanches
Graça Sanches, one of the youngest Members of Parliament in Cabo Verde
Graça Sanches, one of the youngest Members of Parliament in Cabo Verde
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Graça Sanches, one of the youngest Members of Parliament in Cabo Verde
October 23, 2014
Few women on Tunisian parliamentary poll lists
Tunisia, despite being the most advanced Arab nation in terms of women's rights, is still fare from adhering fully to the principles enshrined in the January 2014 Constitution and f
October 23, 2014
From barrier to enabler: how politics can help girls live up to their potential
Emerging Trends in Women’s Participation in Politics in Africa
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October 23, 2014
Emerging Trends in Women’s Participation in Politics in Africa
Women have traditionally been marginalised from the structures of state that determine political and legislative
priorities. In recent years, Africa has witnessed rapid escalation in female political representation. This paper
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Women have traditionally been marginalised from the structures of state that determine political and legislative
priorities. In recent years, Africa has witnessed rapid escalation in female political representation. This paper
October 22, 2014
Few women on Tunisian parliamentary poll lists
Tunisia, despite being the most advanced Arab nation in terms of women's rights, is still fare from adhering fully to the principles enshrined in the January 2014 Constitution and from abiding by the ratification of international treaties in daily life.
Ray of hope for women in Indian politics
By Aarushi Koundal, India being the largest democracy of the world went through one of its most talked about elections few months back. The country saw the downfall of the incumbents from the political arena. Proving all the political priests wrong, Bhartiya Janta Party of the NDA achieved an absolute majority.
Women's political participation in Pakistan
By Noran Elashi
Women’s political participation and protection of women’s rights has always been a challenge in the Developing countries. Despite the fact that Pakistan is a developing country with a developing economy yet women have actively been attempting to take part in government, and development of female-oriented civil society.
