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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.
Where are the women from peripheral areas in Brazilian politics?
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June 18, 2024
Where are the women from peripheral areas in Brazilian politics?
São Paulo witnessed a historic change in the 2020 municipal elections.
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São Paulo witnessed a historic change in the 2020 municipal elections.
A lack of real progress on women in politics
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June 17, 2024
A lack of real progress on women in politics
Only 30% of candidates are female, writes Hannah Stevens. The issues lie in selection processes and procedures that create enormous barriers to entry for women, disabled people and ethnic minorities.
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Only 30% of candidates are female, writes Hannah Stevens. The issues lie in selection processes and procedures that create enormous barriers to entry for women, disabled people and ethnic minorities.
June 4, 2024
Women's Vital Role toward achieving a Sustainable Ocean Future
The reality for women in the Blue Economy is undeniable: their crucial contributions are frequently overshadowed at best; unnoticed at their worst.
Corporate thematic evaluation of UN Women’s support to women’s political participation: Insights from the field
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May 23, 2024
Corporate thematic evaluation of UN Women’s support to women’s political participation: Insights from the field
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May 3, 2024
The EU supports empowerment of indigenous communities in Sabah
The European Union (EU) announces the collaboration with PACOS Trust to promote socioeconomic and cultural rights among indigenous peoples in Sabah through the "Empowering Indigenous Communities: Strengthening Capacities, Networks, Advocacy, and Cultural Resilienc
‘Nobody is going to tell you it’s your turn.’ A roundtable discussion with women lawmakers on the political landscape and leadership in Colorado
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April 29, 2024
‘Nobody is going to tell you it’s your turn.’ A roundtable discussion with women lawmakers on the political landscape and leadership in Colorado
Colorado has consistently ranked highly for the number of women holding elected office for the last few decades. Colorado currently ranks second in the nation for the number of women elected to the state legislature.
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Colorado has consistently ranked highly for the number of women holding elected office for the last few decades. Colorado currently ranks second in the nation for the number of women elected to the state legislature.
March 23, 2024
Historic win shatters stereotypes, empowers women in Pakistani politics
Washington — When Suriya Bibi was running for a seat earlier this year on the Khyber Pakhtunkwa provincial assembly, she faced numerous challenges beyond being a woman and hailing from a minority sect in Pakistan's remote district of Chitral.
Dr Stefanie Reher on researching disabled women's experiences in politics
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March 20, 2024
Dr Stefanie Reher on researching disabled women's experiences in politics
As part of Strathclyde Women's Week 2024, we are focusing on the work of Humanities & Social Sciences academics whose research relates particularly to the experiences of women and girls.
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As part of Strathclyde Women's Week 2024, we are focusing on the work of Humanities & Social Sciences academics whose research relates particularly to the experiences of women and girls.