Minorities and Indigenous Women
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.
September 4, 2025
Founding Kuia Links 40 Years Of Women’s Liberation To Fight For Pay Equity And Political Representation
The herstoric Hine E Hine gathering concluded today after three days celebrating 40 years of the Māori women’s refuge movement.
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South Asia Dialogue on Advancing Transformative Gender Social Norms to Enhance Women and Youth Participation and Representation in Leadership and Decision-Making
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South Asia Dialogue on Advancing Transformative Gender Social Norms to Enhance Women and Youth Participation and Representation in Leadership and Decision-Making
The International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance (International IDEA) is organizing a two-day South Asia Dialogue on Advancing Transf
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July 15, 2025
Women are committed to community development in Togo despite the patriarchal customs
In Togo’s rural communities, women bear much of the family responsibilities. However, they remain committed to their communities’ development despite the socio-cultural pressures.
Driving change: Using CEDAW to increase women’s participation in decision-making
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June 3, 2025
Driving change: Using CEDAW to increase women’s participation in decision-making
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April 10, 2025
After leading charge to oust Yoon, young women and LGBTQ+ Koreans flock to unions and politics to make lasting change
Ever since Korea was rocked by former president Yoon Suk-yeol’s botched martial law declaration on Dec. 3, 25-year-old Yu Seul-gi’s life has gone in an unexpected direction.
Breaking the cycle of crisis: Women leading Peacebuilding and conflict resolution.
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April 4, 2025
Breaking the cycle of crisis: Women leading Peacebuilding and conflict resolution.
In a world of rising inequalities and immense challenges, 25 years of the Women, Peace, and Security (WPS) agenda, established through United Nations Security Council Resolution 1325, along with the 30th anniversary of the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action, ad
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In a world of rising inequalities and immense challenges, 25 years of the Women, Peace, and Security (WPS) agenda, established through United Nations Security Council Resolution 1325, along with the 30th anniversary of the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action, ad
Water Politics: Empowering Youth, Women, and Indigenous and Local Communities
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January 4, 2025
Water Politics: Empowering Youth, Women, and Indigenous and Local Communities
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Backlash: Misogyny in the Digital Age
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December 16, 2024
Backlash: Misogyny in the Digital Age
Backlash, Misogyny in the Digital Age, directed by Léa Clermont-Dion and Guylaine Maroist: A shocking story of four women leaders whose lives are overturned by cyberviolence. They share a common cause: refusing to be silenced.
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Backlash, Misogyny in the Digital Age, directed by Léa Clermont-Dion and Guylaine Maroist: A shocking story of four women leaders whose lives are overturned by cyberviolence. They share a common cause: refusing to be silenced.