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.

How can minority women get into politics in Georgia?

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February 19, 2014

How can minority women get into politics in Georgia?

Sabina Talibova is an ethnic Azerbaijanian living in Marneuli. Some time ago, she became involved in several non-governmental organizations which are working to engage women more in employment and politics.

The Future We Want Indigenous Women of the World Unite

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January 27, 2014

The Future We Want Indigenous Women of the World Unite

Features:
Strengthening Indigenous Communication in Abya Yala
María del Rosario (“Rosy”) Sul González

January 27, 2014

New Report Examines the Reality of Women’s Participation in Guatemalan Politics

While women in Guatemala have slowly been making political gains, a new report by NDI and UN Women shows that a significant gender gap persists.

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January 10, 2014

Puntland Women Unhappy over Representation in new Assembly

Women in Puntland have expressed their dissatisfaction with their representation in the new Puntland Parliament. Halimo Mohamed Farah, the chairwoman of Puntland Women Alliance said that they were dismayed to learn that only two women were among the 66 newly assembled legislators.

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September 23, 2013

Native American Woman Is Nominated to Federal Bench But Why Did It Take So Long? USA

Since the foundation of the United States, of the thousands upon thousands of citizens who have served in elected office, just 23 are Native Americans; this is at every level of government outside tribal lands.

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September 17, 2013

The Politics of Women and the Women of Politics, Australia

In Australia, we congratulate Nova Peris on being the first indigenous female elected to the federal parliament and wish her success in her Senate journey ahead. Australia now has our first female Foreign Minister.

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September 8, 2013

Nova Peris elected as first Indigenous woman in Federal Parliament, Australia

Nova Peris has become the first Indigenous woman to be elected to the Federal Parliament. The Olympic hockey gold medal winner will take a place in the Senate representing the Northern Territory for Labor.

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Diversity in parliament: Listening to the voices of minorities and indigenous peoples

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August 9, 2013

Diversity in parliament: Listening to the voices of minorities and indigenous peoples

The interviews presented in this publication relate the personal experiences of 14 parliamentarians who describe their journey to parliament and the challenges they have faced in fulfilling their responsibilities.

August 7, 2013

Message by UN Women Acting Head on the International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples

On the International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples, UN Women calls for the promotion and protection of the human rights of indigenous women and girls.

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