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The history of women in Mexican politics

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September 28, 2023

The history of women in Mexican politics

Though there had been earlier stirrings for Mexican women’s right to vote, the immediate spark for suffrage in Mexico was struck by the Revolution of 1910.

Though there had been earlier stirrings for Mexican women’s right to vote, the immediate spark for suffrage in Mexico was struck by the Revolution of 1910.

Women’s voices are being stifled by political inaction

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September 28, 2023

Women’s voices are being stifled by political inaction

In a trend that threatens the very essence of democracy, women who are brimming with potential and fresh perspectives are more hesitant than ever to stand for elected office in Scotland. Their number-one reason?

In a trend that threatens the very essence of democracy, women who are brimming with potential and fresh perspectives are more hesitant than ever to stand for elected office in Scotland. Their number-one reason?

India’s new gender quota law is a win for women—mostly

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September 28, 2023

India’s new gender quota law is a win for women—mostly

Last week, India’s legislature passed a landmark bill requiring the lower house of

Last week, India’s legislature passed a landmark bill requiring the lower house of

Parties must inspire women to be involved in politics for reservation Bill to succeed

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September 28, 2023

Parties must inspire women to be involved in politics for reservation Bill to succeed

Professor Sanjay Kumar, Director of the Centre for the Study of Developing Societie

Professor Sanjay Kumar, Director of the Centre for the Study of Developing Societie

September 28, 2023
Women and political leadership ahead of the 2024 election

September 27, 2023
‘Gender equality is not an option, but an imperative’ – Women leaders gather at UN summit

A recent report by UN Women and the UN Department of Economic and Social Affairs showed that an additional investment of USD 360 billion per year, globally, would be necessary to completing SDG 5

Why Mexico and Nepal are ahead of India on gender parity in Parliament

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September 27, 2023

Why Mexico and Nepal are ahead of India on gender parity in Parliament

India began its journey as a democratic republic on a hopeful footing — political e

India began its journey as a democratic republic on a hopeful footing — political e

Will potential women politicians in Goa get a fair deal?

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September 27, 2023

Will potential women politicians in Goa get a fair deal?

The Women’s Reservation Bill that ensures a 33 per cent reservation of seats in the

The Women’s Reservation Bill that ensures a 33 per cent reservation of seats in the