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International IDEA at the CSW69 / Beijing+30

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International IDEA at the CSW69 / Beijing+30

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In 2025, the global community will mark the 30th anniversary of the Fourth World Conference on Women and the unanimous adoption of the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action.

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In 2025, the global community will mark the 30th anniversary of the Fourth World Conference on Women and the unanimous adoption of the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action.

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Turkish Parliament stresses women's role in upgrading politics, equality

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Turkish Parliament stresses women's role in upgrading politics, equality

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Türkiye has made significant progress in increasing women’s political participation, but the continued struggle against structural challenges as well as societal stereotypes must be overcome for further gains, female parliamentarians say

Strengthening the presence of women in politics will result in improving law and equality as well as political discussions, deputies in the Turkish Parliament highlighted to mark March 8, Women’s Day.

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Türkiye has made significant progress in increasing women’s political participation, but the continued struggle against structural challenges as well as societal stereotypes must be overcome for further gains, female parliamentarians say

Strengthening the presence of women in politics will result in improving law and equality as well as political discussions, deputies in the Turkish Parliament highlighted to mark March 8, Women’s Day.

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Beijing+30 and SDG 5: Target 5.5 @ 5 years to 2030 in International IDEA Member States and Partner Countries Reflections/Status

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Beijing+30 and SDG 5: Target 5.5 @ 5 years to 2030 in International IDEA Member States and Partner Countries Reflections/Status

International IDEA’s commitment to promote women’s empowerment and gender equality is at the core of the Institute’s mandate to advance, promote and protect sustainable d

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Gender equality in politics remains elusive in Japan

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Gender equality in politics remains elusive in Japan

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Gender equality in politics is still elusive in Japan, which marks the 80th anniversary of women's suffrage this year.

Female lawmakers hold only 15.7% of all seats in the House of Representatives, the all-important lower chamber of the Diet, Japan's parliament.

Gender-related unconscious bias continues to hinder women's participation in politics, and Japan has a long way to go before fully achieving gender equality in the field.

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Gender equality in politics is still elusive in Japan, which marks the 80th anniversary of women's suffrage this year.

Female lawmakers hold only 15.7% of all seats in the House of Representatives, the all-important lower chamber of the Diet, Japan's parliament.

Gender-related unconscious bias continues to hinder women's participation in politics, and Japan has a long way to go before fully achieving gender equality in the field.

Publication of practical guidelines for local politicians and women interested in politics

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March 4, 2025

Publication of practical guidelines for local politicians and women interested in politics

Just in time for International Women's Day on 8 March, the brochure "Democracy needs women to help shape it" is being published.

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Just in time for International Women's Day on 8 March, the brochure "Democracy needs women to help shape it" is being published.

Young Women's Empowerment Academy in Southern Africa (11th -13th February 2025 Lilongwe Malawi)

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March 3, 2025

Young Women's Empowerment Academy in Southern Africa (11th -13th February 2025 Lilongwe Malawi)

The Women and Youth Democratic Engagement (WYDE) Women’s Leadership Initiative convened a Southern African Young Women´s Empowerment Academy in Malawi between 11 to 13 February 2025.

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The Women and Youth Democratic Engagement (WYDE) Women’s Leadership Initiative convened a Southern African Young Women´s Empowerment Academy in Malawi between 11 to 13 February 2025.

The Plight of Women in Nigerian Politics

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March 2, 2025

The Plight of Women in Nigerian Politics

In the ever-evolving political landscape of Nigeria, the struggle for gender equality remains a daunting challenge, particularly in the sphere of elective politics.

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In the ever-evolving political landscape of Nigeria, the struggle for gender equality remains a daunting challenge, particularly in the sphere of elective politics.

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Women Political Participation still low in Africa

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Women Political Participation still low in Africa

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Women’s participation in politics and leadership remains low in African countries due to various factors, including online harassment and a patriarchal system that hinders their involvement.

This was highlighted during a workshop attended by journalists from Sub-Saharan African countries, held in Nairobi, Kenya and spearheaded by International IDEA https://www.idea.int/ and WYDE.

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Women’s participation in politics and leadership remains low in African countries due to various factors, including online harassment and a patriarchal system that hinders their involvement.

This was highlighted during a workshop attended by journalists from Sub-Saharan African countries, held in Nairobi, Kenya and spearheaded by International IDEA https://www.idea.int/ and WYDE.

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