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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.

Overcoming Political Exclusion: Strategies for marginalized groups to successfully engage in political decision-making

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May 7, 2014

Overcoming Political Exclusion: Strategies for marginalized groups to successfully engage in political decision-making

This publication, published in 2013 by the International Institute for Elec

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This publication, published in 2013 by the International Institute for Elec

Interviews

BBC Hind Kabawat says she would not stay in the role if she was not free to set her own strategy
Kabawat is part of President Ahmed al-Sharaa's transitional government, appointed in March last year
February 2, 2026
Syria's only female minister pushes for change: 'I'm not here for window dressing'

"On the first day, I asked 'why are there no more women?'," says Hind Kabawat.

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Biden appointing more black women judges than any other president
February 17, 2022
Biden appointing more black women judges than any other president

The White House says adding more diverse judges to the federal courts remains a priority for the president.

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November 15, 2021
Transgender woman becomes head of Russian political party branch
A Russian woman, inspired by the successes of transgender politicians around the world, has been chosen to head a regional branch of the party Civic Initiative, almost a decade after beginning her career as a man.
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November 27, 2018
Across Latin America, women fight back against violence in politics

Currently, Latin America is leading globally in local and parliamentary positions held by women. But the journey to political participation is fraught with rising violence and intimidation against women in politics.

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Electing More Black Women Requires Rejecting a Single Story of Women’s Political Progress

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August 6, 2017

Electing More Black Women Requires Rejecting a Single Story of Women’s Political Progress

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