November 4, 2020
Sarah McBride to become first transgender state senator in U.S. history
By Dan Avery
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.
November 2, 2020
Jacinda Ardern appoints most diverse cabinet in New Zealand history
Prime minister appoints Maori as first woman foreign minister and offers Greens two posts.
A record number of indigenous women are running for office this year
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October 26, 2020
A record number of indigenous women are running for office this year
A report from the Center for American Women and Politics states that, in 2020, 18 Native American women—nine Democrats and nine Republicans—will have run as congressional candi
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A report from the Center for American Women and Politics states that, in 2020, 18 Native American women—nine Democrats and nine Republicans—will have run as congressional candi
October 29, 2019
The history of indigenous women’s leadership
In the 2018 midterms, Deb Haaland (NM-01) and Sharice Davids (KS-03) won their respective elections and became the first Native American women to serve in the U.S. House of Representatives.
Situational analysis of women’s political participation in Zimbabwe
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September 13, 2019
Situational analysis of women’s political participation in Zimbabwe
The state of women’s political participation in Zimbabwe is undesirable, an anti-thesis to the country’s development.
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The state of women’s political participation in Zimbabwe is undesirable, an anti-thesis to the country’s development.
Summary of the e-Discussion on political participation of women with disabilities
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August 26, 2019
Summary of the e-Discussion on political participation of women with disabilities
The e-Discussion on political participation of women with disabilities was launched on 14 June 2019 in Arabic, English, French and Spanish
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The e-Discussion on political participation of women with disabilities was launched on 14 June 2019 in Arabic, English, French and Spanish
e-Discussions
The Role of Political Parties in Promoting Women in Politics
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Report of the OSCE/ODIHR Conference on Promoting the Political Participation of Women with Disabilities
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June 25, 2019
Report of the OSCE/ODIHR Conference on Promoting the Political Participation of Women with Disabilities
The OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR) organized the conference "Promoting the political participation of women with disabilities" in Vienna on 16 and 17 April 2018.
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The OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR) organized the conference "Promoting the political participation of women with disabilities" in Vienna on 16 and 17 April 2018.
e-Discussions
Political Participation of Women with Disabilities
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