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Fact Sheet: Women, Gender Equality and Climate Change

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September 23, 2013

Fact Sheet: Women, Gender Equality and Climate Change

Detrimental effects of climate change can be felt in the short-term through natural hazards, such as landslides, floods and hurricanes; and in the long-term,
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Detrimental effects of climate change can be felt in the short-term through natural hazards, such as landslides, floods and hurricanes; and in the long-term,

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DVB Debate: Should women lead?

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September 20, 2013

DVB Debate: Should women lead?

In a country where one of the most well-known and respected political figures, Aung San Suu Kyi, wields great influence, many still regard a woman’s place to be in the home.

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In a country where one of the most well-known and respected political figures, Aung San Suu Kyi, wields great influence, many still regard a woman’s place to be in the home.

Women in Power: Beyond access to influence in a post-2015 world

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September 10, 2013

Women in Power: Beyond access to influence in a post-2015 world

The international process under way to develop a post-2015 development framework provides an opportunity to address this deeply rooted and persistent inequality in our society; an inequality that is not onl
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The international process under way to develop a post-2015 development framework provides an opportunity to address this deeply rooted and persistent inequality in our society; an inequality that is not onl

The Road to substantive democracy: Women’s political participation in the Americas

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September 9, 2013

The Road to substantive democracy: Women’s political participation in the Americas

The democratic current witnessed in some countries of the Americas during the latter half ofthe 20th century, which led to the overthrow ofrepressive regimes, has brought aboutsignificant changesto the political and electoralsystems of the region. While there have been setbacks a
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The democratic current witnessed in some countries of the Americas during the latter half ofthe 20th century, which led to the overthrow ofrepressive regimes, has brought aboutsignificant changesto the political and electoralsystems of the region. While there have been setbacks a

Albania’s 2009 Parliamentary Election: Monitoring the Implementation of Gender Quota and Women’s Participation

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September 9, 2013

Albania’s 2009 Parliamentary Election: Monitoring the Implementation of Gender Quota and Women’s Participation

The 2009 election was the first to take place after the adoption of a quota for women’s participation in political life, and after the revisions to the Electoral Code approved in late 2008.
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The 2009 election was the first to take place after the adoption of a quota for women’s participation in political life, and after the revisions to the Electoral Code approved in late 2008.

The evolving role of women in Pakistani politics

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September 6, 2013

The evolving role of women in Pakistani politics

In Pakistan’s upcoming general elections on March 11th 2013 only 36 women are contesting general National Assembly seats on political party tickets, up from 34 in the 2008 elections.
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In Pakistan’s upcoming general elections on March 11th 2013 only 36 women are contesting general National Assembly seats on political party tickets, up from 34 in the 2008 elections.

Egypt: The Path to Real Participation of Women Yes to Quota

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September 6, 2013

Egypt: The Path to Real Participation of Women Yes to Quota

Egyptian Women struggled for over 6 decades in order to obtain the right to political participation as voters and candidates, which was achieved through being stipulated in the Constitution 1956. This resulted in the participation of women in the 1957 parliament with two seats.

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Egyptian Women struggled for over 6 decades in order to obtain the right to political participation as voters and candidates, which was achieved through being stipulated in the Constitution 1956. This resulted in the participation of women in the 1957 parliament with two seats.

The Policy on gender equality in Iceland

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September 1, 2013

The Policy on gender equality in Iceland

Iceland gender equality act dates back to 1975, the current one enforced in 2008. Iceland is characterised by a high labour market activity of women but large gender gaps.
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Iceland gender equality act dates back to 1975, the current one enforced in 2008. Iceland is characterised by a high labour market activity of women but large gender gaps.

A Place at the Table: Safeguarding Women’s Rights in Afghanistan

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August 16, 2013

A Place at the Table: Safeguarding Women’s Rights in Afghanistan

Ten years after the start of the western intervention in Afghanistan, Afghan women are facing an uncertain future.

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Ten years after the start of the western intervention in Afghanistan, Afghan women are facing an uncertain future.

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