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Hope and momentum: Women lead the charge for gender parity in politics
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August 23, 2024
Hope and momentum: Women lead the charge for gender parity in politics
The struggle for gender parity in politics is far from over, but this week I felt a surge of hope for the future.
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The struggle for gender parity in politics is far from over, but this week I felt a surge of hope for the future.
How is an election-packed 2024 shaping up for women in power?
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August 21, 2024
How is an election-packed 2024 shaping up for women in power?
What’s the context?
Mid-way through a bumper election year, there are few gains for women in power
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What’s the context?
Mid-way through a bumper election year, there are few gains for women in power
August 21, 2024
Study: Political gender gap grows
Trends in political preferences in Finland increasingly follow those in other western countries, where many men seem to prefer traditional economical
Ghana's gender equality bill: A step forward or just a paper tiger?
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August 21, 2024
Ghana's gender equality bill: A step forward or just a paper tiger?
In Ghana, the recent push for a gender equality bill is a crucial step toward enhancing women’s political representation.
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In Ghana, the recent push for a gender equality bill is a crucial step toward enhancing women’s political representation.
August 18, 2024
Millie Odhiambo to women: Shadow leaders in political seats you wish to hold
From Kamala Harris to Kaja Kallas, new women leaders don't change International Politics
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August 12, 2024
From Kamala Harris to Kaja Kallas, new women leaders don't change International Politics
Last month several women rose to the top echelons of international politics. Kamala Harris emerged as the lead presidential candidate of the U.S.
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Last month several women rose to the top echelons of international politics. Kamala Harris emerged as the lead presidential candidate of the U.S.
Do gender quotas in elections work?
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August 11, 2024
Do gender quotas in elections work?
What you need to know:
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There’s a growing consensus among academicians that these quotas “work”.
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What you need to know:
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There’s a growing consensus among academicians that these quotas “work”.
August 9, 2024
Women’s participation in electoral politics is good for democracy in South Africa
Globally, history has shown that politics is predominantly male dominated, where women were not expected to hold significant political views or opinions. This reality is also evident in Africa, where men occupy most major political positions in African countries.