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ICTs and Women’s Political Participation

ICTs can be potentially used to foster wider political participation. Look here for inspiration and examples of how women around the world used ICTs to change their societies.

 

Uganda: 'People find us easy targets': Women politicians face a torrent of online abuse but say they won't stop their work

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May 25, 2023

Uganda: 'People find us easy targets': Women politicians face a torrent of online abuse but say they won't stop their work

Doreen Nyanjura is a modern politician.

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Doreen Nyanjura is a modern politician.

Summit for Democracy Cohort on Gender Equality as a Prerequisite

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March 31, 2023

Summit for Democracy Cohort on Gender Equality as a Prerequisite

During the Summit for Democracy Year of Action, the S4D cohort on Gender Equality as a Prerequisite for Democracy identified recommendations for strengthening democracy by promoting gender equali

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During the Summit for Democracy Year of Action, the S4D cohort on Gender Equality as a Prerequisite for Democracy identified recommendations for strengthening democracy by promoting gender equali

Breaking barriers as a woman in electoral management: “the price I paid for my leadership”

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March 30, 2023

Breaking barriers as a woman in electoral management: “the price I paid for my leadership”

As revealed by International IDEA's recent research, in many countries worldw

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As revealed by International IDEA's recent research, in many countries worldw

Social media discourse a barrier to women candidates in Fiji?

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March 7, 2023

Social media discourse a barrier to women candidates in Fiji?

Fiji has concluded the 2023 elections and the results are in.

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Fiji has concluded the 2023 elections and the results are in.

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CSW 67: Pushing back the push-back - Nordic solutions to online gender-based violence

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CSW 67: Pushing back the push-back - Nordic solutions to online gender-based violence

Welcome to this CSW67 event when Nordic gender equality ministers talk about Nordic solutions to make the digital world safer for all, led by Icela

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CSW 67: Tech for Inclusion: Harnessing Digital Technologies to Combat Online Violence Against Women in Politics

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CSW 67: Tech for Inclusion: Harnessing Digital Technologies to Combat Online Violence Against Women in Politics

Against the backdrop of the 67th session of the Commission on the Status of Women, which has "Innovation and technological change,

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CSW 67: Digital tools for enhancing women’s political participation

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CSW 67: Digital tools for enhancing women’s political participation

The prioritisation of technology in enhancing gender equality is enshrined in Sustainable Development Goal 5.

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‘Gender trolling’ is curbing women’s rights – and making money for digital platforms

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February 28, 2023

‘Gender trolling’ is curbing women’s rights – and making money for digital platforms

Online hate has become a tool of the right and a lucrative business. It’s driving women out of public life, putting democracy and human rights at risk

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Online hate has become a tool of the right and a lucrative business. It’s driving women out of public life, putting democracy and human rights at risk

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