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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.

June 30, 2021
More Black women are being elected to office. Few feel safe once they get there

Every day for more than four years, Kiah Morris lived in fear. She developed a safety routine for her family with the help of an international security expert, installed security cameras outside their home and received firearms training.

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Enhancing participation of women from under-represented groups in political and public decision-making

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June 28, 2021

Enhancing participation of women from under-represented groups in political and public decision-making

PACE called on member States to promote the participation of women from under-represented groups in political decision-making by acting at several lev

PACE called on member States to promote the participation of women from under-represented groups in political decision-making by acting at several lev

June 16, 2021
Regardless of outcome, Virginia lieutenant governor’s race will make history

No matter which party prevails in Virginia’s elections in November, the result of the lieutenant governor’s race will be the same in one way: A woman of color will hold a statewide office in the commonwealth for the first time in history.

June 11, 2021
Lack of party support and money, plus racism and sexism, mean Black women often lose statewide elections

Research has found it is smart to invest in the candidacies of Black women. But one expert says because of their loyalty to the Democratic Party, in particular, there's less incentive to court them.

May 20, 2021
Scottish election 2021: Record number of women elected

A record number of women have been elected to the Scottish Parliament, with 58 female MSPs winning seats in the Holyrood election.

(L-R) Kathy Barnette, Andrea Campbell and Maya Wiley are all expected to run in the 2022 midterms.AP / Getty file
May 20, 2021
Black women will be a force to be reckoned with in the 2022 midterm elections

More Black women ran in the 2020 cycle than ever before, and advocates expect 2022 will break that record.

May 20, 2021
Welsh election 2021: First woman of colour elected to Welsh Parliament

The first woman of colour elected to the Welsh Parliament said she wants to inspire and be "a voice" for those who have faced barriers entering politics.

Scotland will benefit from its newly diverse parliament

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May 20, 2021

Scotland will benefit from its newly diverse parliament

Holyrood feels rejuvenated with MSPs that more accurately reflect the country’s multiculturalism

Holyrood feels rejuvenated with MSPs that more accurately reflect the country’s multiculturalism