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Gender Equality

July 24, 2014
Czech parties with few female candidates may lose subsidies

Political parties that have less than 30 percent female representation in their lists of candidates for the general and regional elections may get less money from the state per mandate gained, according to a draft amendment to the election law, which daily Právo writes about today.

July 23, 2014
Africa: Women in Politics - Beyond Numbers

Following David Cameron’s cabinet reshuffle, the UK government has moved from having three women in the cabinet to five: and these two new members are working mothers, a presence not there before.

July 22, 2014
Would you vote for a female politician who spoke openly about masturbation?

Eight years ago, artist Trish Kelly made a short video about masturbation - a Rick Mercer-style monologue about sex when you’re single that she filmed for an online TV channel in Vancouver. It was frank and funny,

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July 21, 2014
We must protect the victims of FGM, says Theresa May

Theresa May has said it was "crucial" that the Government "do more" to end female genital mutilation as she announced a raft of changes to tackle the practice in Britain.

July 21, 2014
Somalia: Somali Women Demand More Representation in Politics

Somali women leaders met in Mogadishu on Sunday (July 20th) to demand greater representation in national politics and clear constitutional provisions protecting their participation, Somalia's Hiiraan Online reported.

July 21, 2014
The Gender Gap Exists When It Comes to Who Donates to Political Campaigns

The gender gap in American salaries is well documented, but it turns out this disparity in pay extends into the political realm as well. Women also donate much less to political campaigns than their male counterparts.

July 21, 2014
2015: The hurdles before women

From time being, sex stereotyping has always been an issue in contemporary setting. It assumes that masculine and feminine traits are intertwined with leadership.

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