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Perceptions on Gender Equity: Measuring the Security & Political Implications for Nigeria

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March 22, 2013

Perceptions on Gender Equity: Measuring the Security & Political Implications for Nigeria

The role of perception in the dominant discourse cannot be underplayed considering the security and political implications.

The role of perception in the dominant discourse cannot be underplayed considering the security and political implications.

Advancing Equality in Women's Participation & Influence in Public Life through the Post‐2015 Framework

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March 22, 2013

Advancing Equality in Women's Participation & Influence in Public Life through the Post‐2015 Framework

This paper explores how inequalities in women's participation and influence in political and public life can be addressed through the new global development framework that is expected to replace the Millennium Development Goals when they expire in 2015.

This paper explores how inequalities in women's participation and influence in political and public life can be addressed through the new global development framework that is expected to replace the Millennium Development Goals when they expire in 2015.

Addressing Inequalities through Increased Political Representation of Women in International Relations

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March 22, 2013

Addressing Inequalities through Increased Political Representation of Women in International Relations

While the number of women parliamentarians is understood to have increased by 75% since 19951, such trends are not as encouraging considering that women continue to be at the ‘bottom of the power pyramid’  and represent only 19.7% of parliamenta

While the number of women parliamentarians is understood to have increased by 75% since 19951, such trends are not as encouraging considering that women continue to be at the ‘bottom of the power pyramid’  and represent only 19.7% of parliamenta

Women’s Law Association conference focused on increasing women’s political participation (video)

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March 12, 2013

Women’s Law Association conference focused on increasing women’s political participation (video)

In an effort to build momentum following the 2012 races, the Women’s Law Association hosted its annual conference on February 8, entitled “19%: When Will Women Have the Floor?” Experts and professionals gathered to discuss how to close the gender gap in politics, and what role lawyers can play
In an effort to build momentum following the 2012 races, the Women’s Law Association hosted its annual conference on February 8, entitled “19%: When Will Women Have the Floor?” Experts and professionals gathered to discuss how to close the gender gap in politics, and what role lawyers can play

Emerging Voices: Young Women in Lebanese Politics

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March 5, 2013

Emerging Voices: Young Women in Lebanese Politics

Although Lebanon is known in the Middle East for its relative political openness and for the degree of freedom Lebanese women enjoy, it paradoxically has one of the lowest rates of women’s political engagement in the region.

Although Lebanon is known in the Middle East for its relative political openness and for the degree of freedom Lebanese women enjoy, it paradoxically has one of the lowest rates of women’s political engagement in the region.

Analysis: Cambodian Commune/Sangkat Council Election 2012

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March 1, 2013

Analysis: Cambodian Commune/Sangkat Council Election 2012

An analysis of data and views on Cambodian women's political participation, especially during the 3rd Mandate Commune/Sangkat Council elections in 2012.

An analysis of data and views on Cambodian women's political participation, especially during the 3rd Mandate Commune/Sangkat Council elections in 2012.

Empowering Women for Stronger Political Parties: A Guidebook to Promote Women's Political Participation

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February 20, 2013

Empowering Women for Stronger Political Parties: A Guidebook to Promote Women's Political Participation

This publication, published by UNDP and NDI, identifies targeted interventions for promoting the stronger presence and influence of women in political parties as well as advancing gender equality issues in party policies and platforms.

This publication, published by UNDP and NDI, identifies targeted interventions for promoting the stronger presence and influence of women in political parties as well as advancing gender equality issues in party policies and platforms.

NDI: Women's Political Participation Training Report, Cambodia

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February 20, 2013

NDI: Women's Political Participation Training Report, Cambodia

As the 2013 National Assembly elections approach, Cambodia has an opportunity to improve women’s political participation.

As the 2013 National Assembly elections approach, Cambodia has an opportunity to improve women’s political participation.

Survey on attitudes toward women in politics in Montenegro

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February 8, 2013

Survey on attitudes toward women in politics in Montenegro

The goal of this research was to:
1. To examine attitudes, opinions and perception of public opinion, that is, to study the attitudes, opinions and perception of Montenegrin citizens through field F2F survey and discussion groups which include evaluations by means of response meters.

The goal of this research was to:
1. To examine attitudes, opinions and perception of public opinion, that is, to study the attitudes, opinions and perception of Montenegrin citizens through field F2F survey and discussion groups which include evaluations by means of response meters.