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Sabah women under-representated in politics

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September 15, 2023

Sabah women under-representated in politics

Sabah can draw invaluable insights from nations like Pakistan and the Scandinavian countries to address women’s under-representation in politics, said Institute for Development Studies (Sabah) chairperson Datuk Adeline Leong.

Sabah can draw invaluable insights from nations like Pakistan and the Scandinavian countries to address women’s under-representation in politics, said Institute for Development Studies (Sabah) chairperson Datuk Adeline Leong.

The feminine apologetic decoded

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September 14, 2023

The feminine apologetic decoded

Being a logophile, or someone who loves words, my first encounter with the term “Feminine Apologetic” was a fascinating one; I was intrigued at the potential subtext and immediately embarked upon one of my favorite pastimes: research on this interest

Being a logophile, or someone who loves words, my first encounter with the term “Feminine Apologetic” was a fascinating one; I was intrigued at the potential subtext and immediately embarked upon one of my favorite pastimes: research on this interest

The Politics of Being Unapologetic

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September 14, 2023

The Politics of Being Unapologetic

In a recent prime ministers question, Labour MP Bell Ribeiro-Addy pointed out that no prime minister commenting on Britain’s influence in colonialism has ever apologised but only expressed “sorrow or deep regret” and asked the current PM Rishi Sunak

In a recent prime ministers question, Labour MP Bell Ribeiro-Addy pointed out that no prime minister commenting on Britain’s influence in colonialism has ever apologised but only expressed “sorrow or deep regret” and asked the current PM Rishi Sunak

‘Representation of women in politics should increase’

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September 14, 2023

‘Representation of women in politics should increase’

President Droupadi Murmu on Wednesday said the representation of women in politics should increase.” I want to draw your attention towards the subject of women’s representation in this House.

President Droupadi Murmu on Wednesday said the representation of women in politics should increase.” I want to draw your attention towards the subject of women’s representation in this House.

Men must support women in politics, says Sabah minister

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September 14, 2023

Men must support women in politics, says Sabah minister

It is important for men to support women's rights and address the issue of their under-representation, especially in politics.

It is important for men to support women's rights and address the issue of their under-representation, especially in politics.

The Momentum Is Here: Mongolia’s Journey Towards Gender Equality in Decision-Making

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September 13, 2023

The Momentum Is Here: Mongolia’s Journey Towards Gender Equality in Decision-Making

In the vast landscape of Mongolia, the traditional nomadic lifestyle is deeply rooted in the fabric of its culture.

In the vast landscape of Mongolia, the traditional nomadic lifestyle is deeply rooted in the fabric of its culture.

Gender mainstreaming in politics: need for an inclusive and sensitive governance

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September 13, 2023

Gender mainstreaming in politics: need for an inclusive and sensitive governance

Before a gathering of 3,000 women in 1927, Ambedkar said, “I measure the progress of a community by the degree of progress which women have achieved.” In the ever-evolving

Before a gathering of 3,000 women in 1927, Ambedkar said, “I measure the progress of a community by the degree of progress which women have achieved.” In the ever-evolving

'Bharat', women's reservation bill and 'one election' debate: buzz gets louder over parliament special session

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September 13, 2023

'Bharat', women's reservation bill and 'one election' debate: buzz gets louder over parliament special session

For the first time in the history of independent India, the government is conducting a five-day-long special session of Parliament from September 18 to September 22.

For the first time in the history of independent India, the government is conducting a five-day-long special session of Parliament from September 18 to September 22.

Political parties to create space for women participation

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September 13, 2023

Political parties to create space for women participation

Key political parties in Ghana have pledged to create space for active girls and young women participation in politics as a strategy to promote their involvement in decision-making at all levels of national endeavour.

Key political parties in Ghana have pledged to create space for active girls and young women participation in politics as a strategy to promote their involvement in decision-making at all levels of national endeavour.