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‘We have the energy’: Historic political wins for women in Sierra Leone hampered by election disputes

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July 12, 2023

‘We have the energy’: Historic political wins for women in Sierra Leone hampered by election disputes

Marion Kamara stepped out of the black gates of her compound, high on a hill in the Devil Hole area southwest of Sierra Leone’s capital, Freetown.

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Marion Kamara stepped out of the black gates of her compound, high on a hill in the Devil Hole area southwest of Sierra Leone’s capital, Freetown.

July 12, 2023
Meet the Nigerian women political leaders elected in the 2023 general polls

While women make up 49% of Nigeria’s population, their representation in politics and governance doesn’t quite match.

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July 11, 2023
Ministerial appointments: women, youths deserves better representation – group tells Tinubu

A group under the auspices of Progressive Ambassador for APC project, has calls on President Bola Tinubu to consider women and youths in his cabinet.

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Women in politics with children not prioritised, says Bethan Sayed

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July 11, 2023

Women in politics with children not prioritised, says Bethan Sayed

Working in politics is unhealthy and almost impossible for women with children, a former MP claimed.

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Working in politics is unhealthy and almost impossible for women with children, a former MP claimed.

Affirmative action for women in politics

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July 11, 2023

Affirmative action for women in politics

Which country ever short-changes itself the way Nigeria does? We approach every major election by constructively eliminating more than 50% of our potent population (women) from the contest.

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Which country ever short-changes itself the way Nigeria does? We approach every major election by constructively eliminating more than 50% of our potent population (women) from the contest.

Call for creating meaningful space for women in political arena

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July 11, 2023

Call for creating meaningful space for women in political arena

The Provincial Assembly of Sindh, in collaboration with the Women’s Parliamentary Caucus (WPC), organised a roundtable discussion on electoral reforms in Karachi on Wednesday. The event was held with the support of UN-Women Pakistan and UNDP.

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The Provincial Assembly of Sindh, in collaboration with the Women’s Parliamentary Caucus (WPC), organised a roundtable discussion on electoral reforms in Karachi on Wednesday. The event was held with the support of UN-Women Pakistan and UNDP.

July 11, 2023
RipplesMetrics: The numbers show Nigerian women performed poorly in 2023 general elections

Female participation in the politics and governance of Nigeria has been way down below average since the country’s transition to representative democracy in 1999.

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Analysis: Why there aren’t more women in the 2024 Republican presidential field

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July 11, 2023

Analysis: Why there aren’t more women in the 2024 Republican presidential field

As Republicans keep jumping into the 2024 race for president, one demographic group seems notably lacking: women.

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As Republicans keep jumping into the 2024 race for president, one demographic group seems notably lacking: women.

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