October 23, 2024
A man's world: Japan makes tepid push on gender gap in politics as election nears
ODAWARA, Kanagawa
Gender Equality
For Women to Have Real Political Power, We Need Quotas
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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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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.
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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.
October 16, 2024
World Bank fails to incorporate key elements of new Gender Strategy in IDA21 policy package and Corporate Scorecard
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Gender Equality And Youth Inclusion: Ten Focus Areas For Impact
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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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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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When gender quotas do not deliver: Lessons learned from Bosnia and Herzegovina and Montenegro
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When gender quotas do not deliver: Lessons learned from Bosnia and Herzegovina and Montenegro
Gender quotas have been accepted as a global tool to address men’s overrepresentation in politics.
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