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Indigenous women and other minorities suffer from a lack of political representation, economic marginalization and poverty, lack of access to social services and discrimination. This section highlights news, resources and stories on minorities and indigenous women's struggle for political inclusion.

Three generations, one mission: Inside three women's quest to protect the vote

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October 23, 2024

Three generations, one mission: Inside three women's quest to protect the vote

Black women have long played a key role in protecting voting rights and urging their communities to cast ballots. This three-part series highlights their work as they build political power and demand a seat at the table.

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Black women have long played a key role in protecting voting rights and urging their communities to cast ballots. This three-part series highlights their work as they build political power and demand a seat at the table.

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Brazil has struggled to elect women to political office. Upcoming elections could change that.

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Brazil has struggled to elect women to political office. Upcoming elections could change that.

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On a sunny September morning, Joyce Trindade works her way around the stalls of a secondhand clothing market here, distributing hugs and political pamphlets in equal measure. A candidate in this weekend’s Rio de Janeiro city council elections, she’s in the bustling commercial neighborhood to show that a woman’s place is in politics, she tells the vendors, all of whom are women.

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On a sunny September morning, Joyce Trindade works her way around the stalls of a secondhand clothing market here, distributing hugs and political pamphlets in equal measure. A candidate in this weekend’s Rio de Janeiro city council elections, she’s in the bustling commercial neighborhood to show that a woman’s place is in politics, she tells the vendors, all of whom are women.

A reflection: How Kamala Harris is carrying the torch

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September 27, 2024

A reflection: How Kamala Harris is carrying the torch

This potent idea, popularized by trailblazers like Shirley Chisholm and bell hooks, continues to resonate through women's leadership actions today.

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This potent idea, popularized by trailblazers like Shirley Chisholm and bell hooks, continues to resonate through women's leadership actions today.

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Politics of women’s discrimination and underrepresentation

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On March 14, 2024, rural women from communities in the Federal Capital Territory of Nigeria expressed concerns over women’s low inclusion in politics. The women lamented neglect and financial constraints as problems in assessing political and leadership positions. The outcome of the 2023 general elections is evidence of low women’s political leadership representation. The low participation of women in political leadership results in less development for the nation since not all capable human resources are utilised.

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On March 14, 2024, rural women from communities in the Federal Capital Territory of Nigeria expressed concerns over women’s low inclusion in politics. The women lamented neglect and financial constraints as problems in assessing political and leadership positions. The outcome of the 2023 general elections is evidence of low women’s political leadership representation. The low participation of women in political leadership results in less development for the nation since not all capable human resources are utilised.

Is America ready to elect a Black woman president?

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September 9, 2024

Is America ready to elect a Black woman president?

It’s the big question that has loomed over Kamala Harris’ presidential campaign from the start: is the United States ready for a Black woman president?

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It’s the big question that has loomed over Kamala Harris’ presidential campaign from the start: is the United States ready for a Black woman president?

Do women candidates have a harder time being elected?

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September 5, 2024

Do women candidates have a harder time being elected?

In Congress this term, 25% of senators and 28% of representatives are women, near record highs for both houses, but far below equal representation with men. As Kamala Harris runs for president, will being a woman cost her votes?

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In Congress this term, 25% of senators and 28% of representatives are women, near record highs for both houses, but far below equal representation with men. As Kamala Harris runs for president, will being a woman cost her votes?

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Not just Kamala: How Indian and South Asian American women are shaping politics around the country

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August 16, 2024

Not just Kamala: How Indian and South Asian American women are shaping politics around the country

Two high-profile Indian American women — Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris and Usha Vance, wife of Republican vice presidential candidate JD Vance — are shining a spotlight on South Asian women in politics.

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Two high-profile Indian American women — Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris and Usha Vance, wife of Republican vice presidential candidate JD Vance — are shining a spotlight on South Asian women in politics.

Race, gender and politics: Is the United States ready for a Black woman president?

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July 25, 2024

Race, gender and politics: Is the United States ready for a Black woman president?

Shirley Chisholm, a Democratic congresswoman, was the first African American woman to run for president of the United States.

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Shirley Chisholm, a Democratic congresswoman, was the first African American woman to run for president of the United States.

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