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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.

Hearts and Minds, India

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April 28, 2014

Hearts and Minds, India

Women of India Speak brings to the centre stage the “lived experiences” of women and girls in India. It ensures that the voices of those who remain socially, economically and geographically marginalized are meaningfully reflected in the emerging Post-2015 development discourse and agenda.
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Women of India Speak brings to the centre stage the “lived experiences” of women and girls in India. It ensures that the voices of those who remain socially, economically and geographically marginalized are meaningfully reflected in the emerging Post-2015 development discourse and agenda.
April 9, 2014
Parliaments urged to ensure rights of indigenous peoples are a reality

MPs from around the world have urged parliaments everywhere to work to ensure the equal participation of indigenous peoples in parliaments and political decision-making becomes a reality.

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March 6, 2014
Canada: Parliament Panel Fails Indigenous Women

A landmark Canadian parliamentary report released on March 7, 2014, failed to recommend needed steps to stem violence against indigenous women, Human Rights Watch said today.

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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.

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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

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

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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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