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September 22, 2023
After Jacinda Ardern, a ‘Scary Time’ for women in New Zealand politics
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September 21, 2023
Indonesia: election to be milestone for women's representation in parliament

The 2024 election is expected to be an important milestone for increasing women's representation in parliament, according to Minister of Women's Empowerment and Child Protection (PPPA), Bintang Puspayoga.

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Japan: out-of-touch LDP needs to promote more women to political posts

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September 21, 2023

Japan: out-of-touch LDP needs to promote more women to political posts

The sight of two dozen or so men, all in cutaway coats, standing side by side on the stairs of the prime minister's office seemed bizarre.

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The sight of two dozen or so men, all in cutaway coats, standing side by side on the stairs of the prime minister's office seemed bizarre.

Violence against female politicians

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September 21, 2023

Violence against female politicians

Women’s political participation remains low, with women occupying only a quarter of parliamentary seats around the world.

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Women’s political participation remains low, with women occupying only a quarter of parliamentary seats around the world.

September 20, 2023
India’s passage of the Women’s Reservation Bill reflects its commitment to gender equality and women-led development

UN Women hailed India's passage of the Women’s Reservation Bill on September 18 as a landmark moment for gender equality, especially in terms of women’s political leadership.

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‘Women politicians will get more say in policy making’

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September 20, 2023

‘Women politicians will get more say in policy making’

Welcoming the introduction of the Women’s Reservation Bill which is aimed at providing 33% reservation to women in the Lok Sabha and the state assemblies, many women politicians from across South Goa said that voice of women will become more vocal as

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Welcoming the introduction of the Women’s Reservation Bill which is aimed at providing 33% reservation to women in the Lok Sabha and the state assemblies, many women politicians from across South Goa said that voice of women will become more vocal as

A country with 61 per cent women Parliamentarians: the tragedy that led to Rwanda scoring so high

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September 20, 2023

A country with 61 per cent women Parliamentarians: the tragedy that led to Rwanda scoring so high

The current Lok Sabha (2019-2024) has the highest-ever representation of women Members of Parliament at any point in India, with 78 MPs in the 545-member House (around 14 per cent).

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The current Lok Sabha (2019-2024) has the highest-ever representation of women Members of Parliament at any point in India, with 78 MPs in the 545-member House (around 14 per cent).

‘Bill to pave way for more women to enter politics’

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September 20, 2023

‘Bill to pave way for more women to enter politics’

Congress leader and former Bagalkote Zilla Panchayat President Veena Kashappanavar hailed the Women’s Reservation Bill introduced in the Lok Sabha on Tuesday, and said it will pave the way for more women to enter politics.

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Congress leader and former Bagalkote Zilla Panchayat President Veena Kashappanavar hailed the Women’s Reservation Bill introduced in the Lok Sabha on Tuesday, and said it will pave the way for more women to enter politics.

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