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Violence against female politicians

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September 21, 2023

Violence against female politicians

Women’s political participation remains low, with women occupying only a quarter of parliamentary seats around the world.

Women’s political participation remains low, with women occupying only a quarter of parliamentary seats around the world.

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India’s passage of the Women’s Reservation Bill reflects its commitment to gender equality and women-led development

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India’s passage of the Women’s Reservation Bill reflects its commitment to gender equality and women-led development

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UN Women hailed India's passage of the Women’s Reservation Bill on September 18 as a landmark moment for gender equality, especially in terms of women’s political leadership. The passage of the bill is testimony to India’s commitment to women-led development, for which it mobilised global support during its G20 Presidency this year.

UN Women hailed India's passage of the Women’s Reservation Bill on September 18 as a landmark moment for gender equality, especially in terms of women’s political leadership. The passage of the bill is testimony to India’s commitment to women-led development, for which it mobilised global support during its G20 Presidency this year.

‘Women politicians will get more say in policy making’

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September 20, 2023

‘Women politicians will get more say in policy making’

Welcoming the introduction of the Women’s Reservation Bill which is aimed at providing 33% reservation to women in the Lok Sabha and the state assemblies, many women politicians from across South Goa said that voice of women will become more vocal as

Welcoming the introduction of the Women’s Reservation Bill which is aimed at providing 33% reservation to women in the Lok Sabha and the state assemblies, many women politicians from across South Goa said that voice of women will become more vocal as

A country with 61 per cent women Parliamentarians: the tragedy that led to Rwanda scoring so high

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September 20, 2023

A country with 61 per cent women Parliamentarians: the tragedy that led to Rwanda scoring so high

The current Lok Sabha (2019-2024) has the highest-ever representation of women Members of Parliament at any point in India, with 78 MPs in the 545-member House (around 14 per cent).

The current Lok Sabha (2019-2024) has the highest-ever representation of women Members of Parliament at any point in India, with 78 MPs in the 545-member House (around 14 per cent).

‘Bill to pave way for more women to enter politics’

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September 20, 2023

‘Bill to pave way for more women to enter politics’

Congress leader and former Bagalkote Zilla Panchayat President Veena Kashappanavar hailed the Women’s Reservation Bill introduced in the Lok Sabha on Tuesday, and said it will pave the way for more women to enter politics.

Congress leader and former Bagalkote Zilla Panchayat President Veena Kashappanavar hailed the Women’s Reservation Bill introduced in the Lok Sabha on Tuesday, and said it will pave the way for more women to enter politics.

Zimbabwe's women decry political underrepresentation

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September 18, 2023

Zimbabwe's women decry political underrepresentation

Women comprise 54% of Zimbabwe's population, but one can hardly tell from the country's new cabinet.

Women comprise 54% of Zimbabwe's population, but one can hardly tell from the country's new cabinet.

Open house: where next for gender equality in parliament?

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September 18, 2023

Open house: where next for gender equality in parliament?

Open House: Where Next for Gender Equality in Parliament is the first ever audit of a decade’s worth of reports into gender equality in the UK Parliament.

Open House: Where Next for Gender Equality in Parliament is the first ever audit of a decade’s worth of reports into gender equality in the UK Parliament.