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Liberia: protection of female politicians paramount for free, fair elections

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July 14, 2023

Liberia: protection of female politicians paramount for free, fair elections

The promotion of inclusive political participation and the elimination of violence against women in politics are paramount to ensuring that every candidate has fair and equal conditions in an electoral process — as these go a long way in bringing credibility, transpar

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The promotion of inclusive political participation and the elimination of violence against women in politics are paramount to ensuring that every candidate has fair and equal conditions in an electoral process — as these go a long way in bringing credibility, transpar

July 14, 2023
The Campaign School at Yale trains the next generation of women in politics

It’s the final day at The Campaign School at Yale (TCS), and in Room 127 at Yale Law School, students are presenting their case studies on a simulated race for attorney general in Pennsylvania.

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July 14, 2023
Zimbabwe: Women politicians sidelined ahead of 23 August polls

Ten men are competing for Zimbabwe’s top job after two female candidates failed to raise enough funds to file their nominations.

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July 14, 2023
Netherlands: another prominent woman quits national politics over "ugly" atmosphere; more concerns raised



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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.

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