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.
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.
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.
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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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.
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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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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By Amanda Brown Lierman
February 8, 2022
Black women are taking control of the narrative: the road ahead as Biden commits to historic Supreme Court nomination
More than 100 influential Black women leaders thanked President Joe Biden in a letter for honoring his promise to nominate a Black woman to the Supreme Court, who if confirmed, would be the first to ever sit on the bench.
The invisible danger of the 'glass cliff’
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February 7, 2022
The invisible danger of the 'glass cliff’
In times of crisis, people are more likely to appoint women and people of colour to be leaders. But this puts crisis leaders in a very precarious position.
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In times of crisis, people are more likely to appoint women and people of colour to be leaders. But this puts crisis leaders in a very precarious position.