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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.

Situation analysis on women's political participation in Africa

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March 10, 2022

Situation analysis on women's political participation in Africa

On the occasion of International Women’s Day 2022, the Women in Political Participation (WPP) project invites you to the webinar Situation Analysis on Women's Political Participation in Africa: #BreakTheBias t

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On the occasion of International Women’s Day 2022, the Women in Political Participation (WPP) project invites you to the webinar Situation Analysis on Women's Political Participation in Africa: #BreakTheBias t

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Situation analysis on women's political participation in Africa

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Situation analysis on women's political participation in Africa

On the occasion of International Women’s Day 2022, the Women in Political Participation (WPP) project invites you to the webinar Situation Analysi

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USA: New LGBTQ Gallup data reveals enormous gaps in political representation - Victory Institute
March 1, 2022
USA: New LGBTQ Gallup data reveals enormous gaps in political representation

New Gallup polling data shows 7.1 percent of the U.S. population identifies as LGBTQ – up from 5.6 percent in 2020.

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February 28, 2022
‘The bench is loaded’: A record number of Latinas are running for US governor

At least a thousand men have been governor of a U.S. state; just 45 women have, and only two of them Latinas. This year, their presence on primary ballots is making a difference.

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Young women of color continue to lead civic and political engagement

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February 25, 2022

Young women of color continue to lead civic and political engagement

Our 2020 data showed that young Asian women, young Black women, and young Latinas were more likely to talk politics, participate in elections, and fight racism.

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The Jonathan M. Tisch College of Civic Life is pictured next to Jumbo on Feb. 8. Cora Hartmann / The Tufts Daily - Circule

Our 2020 data showed that young Asian women, young Black women, and young Latinas were more likely to talk politics, participate in elections, and fight racism.

The impact of COVID-19 on women’s political participation

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February 23, 2022

The impact of COVID-19 on women’s political participation

The regional electoral assistance project hold the 9th webinar about the impact of Covid-19 on women’s political participation.

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The regional electoral assistance project hold the 9th webinar about the impact of Covid-19 on women’s political participation.

February 15, 2022
In Nigeria, INEC, CSO collaborate to increase women, youths participation in politics

The Independent National Electoral Commission(INEC) says it is collaborating with the Policy and Legal Advocacy Centre(PLAC), a Civil Society Organisation(CSO) towards increasing women and youths participation in politics.

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USA: Are minority and women candidates penalized by party politics? Race, gender, and access to party support

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February 15, 2022

USA: Are minority and women candidates penalized by party politics? Race, gender, and access to party support

Racial/ethnic minorities and women continue to be underrepresented in public office in the United States.

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USA: Are minority and women candidates penalized by party politics? Race, gender, and access to party support - Sage Journals

Racial/ethnic minorities and women continue to be underrepresented in public office in the United States.

“USA”: 2022 midterm election coverage shouldn't repeat this mistake when it comes to women

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February 9, 2022

“USA”: 2022 midterm election coverage shouldn't repeat this mistake when it comes to women

By Amanda Brown Lierman

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Demonstrators march during a Freedom Ride for Voting Rights rally in Washington on June 26, 2021.Stefani Reynolds / Bloomberg via Getty Images file

By Amanda Brown Lierman

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