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Fighting for change: why the road to parliament is still rocky for women across Africa

January 9, 2025

Fighting for change: why the road to parliament is still rocky for women across Africa

This year, 18 of Africa’s 54 countries went to the polls for presidential or general elections, making 2024 a significant year on the continent.

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New Opportunities: Claudia Sheinbaum's Presidency and the Future of Mexico’s Gender Policy

Submitted by Editor on Thu, 01/09/2025 - 08:49

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New Opportunities: Claudia Sheinbaum's Presidency and the Future of Mexico’s Gender Policy

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Claudia Sheinbaum’s election as Mexico’s president has captured global attention for several reasons. Mexico is the world’s 12th largest economy.

Claudia Sheinbaum’s election as Mexico’s president has captured global attention for several reasons. Mexico is the world’s 12th largest economy.

Bridging the gap: Addressing gender inequality in politics and leadership

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January 8, 2025

Bridging the gap: Addressing gender inequality in politics and leadership

MOST often during political elections in Tanzania and across the world, women face a number of gender-based barriers to leadership, something which contributes to their defeat.

Women and Gender in Conflict and Post-Conflict Politics in Nigeria

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January 8, 2025

Women and Gender in Conflict and Post-Conflict Politics in Nigeria

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Project Officer Gender Partnership Programme

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January 8, 2025

Project Officer Gender Partnership Programme

The Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) is the global organization of national parliaments with a membership of 181 Member Parliaments and 15 Associate Members.

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Empowering Women in Politics: A Key Focus for the Youth Democracy Cohort

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Empowering Women in Politics: A Key Focus for the Youth Democracy Cohort

On 14 January 2025, the Youth Democracy Cohort will host its next “Knowledge Sharing” webinar, focusing on Women’s Representation in Politics, i

The Politics of Oppression against Afghan Women

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January 6, 2025

The Politics of Oppression against Afghan Women

As women worldwide grapple with tears and grief, Afghan women endure deafening silence resonating around the world with different stages of bans and sanctions since the Taliban has taken over this land.

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Women in Botswana make up 54% of voters, but less than 10% of parliament: political parties can change that

Submitted by Editor on Mon, 01/06/2025 - 08:30

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Women in Botswana make up 54% of voters, but less than 10% of parliament: political parties can change that

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Only 28 women stood for parliament out of 258 contestants, representing 10.85 per cent. Only three women won their seats. This represents 4.92 per cent of the 61 seats. It’s a drop from 5.26 per cent in the 2019 elections.

In Botswana, women make up 54 per cent of the eligible voters. Yet few occupy the corridors of power, where decisions and policies that affect them are made.

In Botswana, women make up 54 per cent of the eligible voters. Yet few occupy the corridors of power, where decisions and policies that affect them are made.

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The 119th Congress: Some history makers, but fewer women overall

Submitted by Editor on Fri, 01/03/2025 - 03:57

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The 119th Congress: Some history makers, but fewer women overall

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When the 119th U.S. Congress is sworn in on Friday, some of the newly elected women members will be making history.

When the 119th U.S. Congress is sworn in on Friday, some of the newly elected women members will be making history.

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