Gender Equality
Why quota system is crucial for women inclusion in politics
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March 18, 2024
Why quota system is crucial for women inclusion in politics
It is common knowledge that despite the invaluable contribution of women to Nigeria’s electoral process since the r
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It is common knowledge that despite the invaluable contribution of women to Nigeria’s electoral process since the r
March 18, 2024
Development Discourse: Entrenching the economic and political rights of women
Many advocates, gender activists, development agencies and civil society organisations have been making a strong case for the inclusion of women in high level politics and empowering them economically.
March 16, 2024
Women underrepresented in local and federal politics
SPOKANE, Wash. – International lawmakers met on March 13 to discuss ways of increasing women’s political participation as disparities in representation between men and women continue on local, national and international levels.
March 16, 2024
‘We have to try harder than the men’ – women politicians struggle for parity
Thailand was once regarded as one of the most progressive in fostering gender equality. It was the second country in Asia to grant women the right to vote, as far back as 1932.
China will only benefit by welcoming women into high-level politics
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March 8, 2024
China will only benefit by welcoming women into high-level politics
Today, China joins the world in celebrating International Women’s Day. Mao Zedong once famously said that women hold up half the sky.
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Today, China joins the world in celebrating International Women’s Day. Mao Zedong once famously said that women hold up half the sky.
Political power in Australia is still overwhelmingly male. But beneath the despair, there’s reason for hope
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March 7, 2024
Political power in Australia is still overwhelmingly male. But beneath the despair, there’s reason for hope
It’s 2024, but power still looks like a man. Despite Australia’s claim to egalitarianism, achieving equal political participation and representation remains a formidable challenge for women.
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It’s 2024, but power still looks like a man. Despite Australia’s claim to egalitarianism, achieving equal political participation and representation remains a formidable challenge for women.
March 7, 2024
More women in politics, a shared battle
On the occasion of International Women’s Day 2024, 8 March, Congress Thematic Spokesperson on Gender Equality Eirini Dourou (Greece, SOC/G/PD) has made the following statement:
February 29, 2024
Athens to host pioneering women political leaders summit: A milestone for gender equality in politics
In the heart of Athens, beneath the watchful eyes of history, a groundbreaking event is set to unfold that promises to reshape the landscape of political leadership across the globe.