June 25, 2024
Female politicians struggle to get off the blocks in the Solomon Islands
After a 12-month delay, the 12th Solomon Islands national general elections were held on 17 April 2024.
Gender Equality
June 23, 2024
Female Representation in Bulgarian Politics Still Low after Latest Elections, Foundation Says
Women account for 27% of Bulgaria's new National Assembly (parliament), elected by a snap vote on June 9 and sworn in on June 19.
Women in Indian Politics: A story that has changed little over the years
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June 20, 2024
Women in Indian Politics: A story that has changed little over the years
India recently concluded its 2024 general elections, which took place in seven phases—from April 19 to June 1—to elect all 543 members of the Lok Sabha (lower house).
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India recently concluded its 2024 general elections, which took place in seven phases—from April 19 to June 1—to elect all 543 members of the Lok Sabha (lower house).
Where are the women from peripheral areas in Brazilian politics?
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June 18, 2024
Where are the women from peripheral areas in Brazilian politics?
São Paulo witnessed a historic change in the 2020 municipal elections.
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São Paulo witnessed a historic change in the 2020 municipal elections.
A lack of real progress on women in politics
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June 17, 2024
A lack of real progress on women in politics
Only 30% of candidates are female, writes Hannah Stevens. The issues lie in selection processes and procedures that create enormous barriers to entry for women, disabled people and ethnic minorities.
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Only 30% of candidates are female, writes Hannah Stevens. The issues lie in selection processes and procedures that create enormous barriers to entry for women, disabled people and ethnic minorities.
June 13, 2024
Panel highlights media’s role in women’s political visibility
The Media Advocacy Group, in collaboration with Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung (FES), organised a panel discussion titled ‘Visibility of Women Leadership in Media’ on Tuesday, at Yak Palace, Pulchowk.
The backlash against women in politics
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June 12, 2024
The backlash against women in politics
I spent a good chunk of my academic career studying women in politics — the barriers that keep women from running for office and from winning party nominations, and the impact they might have once they are elected.
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I spent a good chunk of my academic career studying women in politics — the barriers that keep women from running for office and from winning party nominations, and the impact they might have once they are elected.
Women are Front and Center in Mexican Politics. What Can the U.S. Learn?
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June 11, 2024
Women are Front and Center in Mexican Politics. What Can the U.S. Learn?
On June 2, over 60 percent of registered Mexican voters went to the polls for a monumental election, with over 20,000 public offices up for grabs at the federal and local levels.
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On June 2, over 60 percent of registered Mexican voters went to the polls for a monumental election, with over 20,000 public offices up for grabs at the federal and local levels.
Global Gender Gap Report 2024
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June 11, 2024
Global Gender Gap Report 2024
The Global Gender Gap Index annually benchmarks the current state and evolution of gender parity across four key dimensions (Economic Participation and Opportunity, Educational Attainment, Health and Survival, and Political Empowerment).
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The Global Gender Gap Index annually benchmarks the current state and evolution of gender parity across four key dimensions (Economic Participation and Opportunity, Educational Attainment, Health and Survival, and Political Empowerment).