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"I call on the members of the largest youth generation in history to face the challenges and consider what you can do to solve it. To control your destiny and translate your dreams into a better future for all." Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon

Seeing women govern encourages support for women in politics – with no apparent backlash among men

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April 17, 2026

Seeing women govern encourages support for women in politics – with no apparent backlash among men

Quotas designed to bring gender parity to parliaments have an overall positive impact on support for female political leadership – especially after women members of parliament take office. Furthermore, there is no evidence of a backlash among men.

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Quotas designed to bring gender parity to parliaments have an overall positive impact on support for female political leadership – especially after women members of parliament take office. Furthermore, there is no evidence of a backlash among men.

https://punchng.com/eu-seeks-increased-women-participation-ahead-of-2027-elections/
April 17, 2026
EU seeks increased women participation ahead of 2027 elections

The European Union has intensified efforts to advance women’s political participation through a high-level strategy meeting held in Abuja, ahead of Nigeria’s 2027 general election.

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https://www.dhakatribune.com/opinion/op-ed/407305/women-in-politics-from-frontline-resistance-to
April 17, 2026
Women in politics: From frontline resistance to marginalized power

The political history of Bangladesh is inseparable from mass resistance, popular movements, and struggles for freedom and rights.

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Webinar: Presenting Findings of Fact Sheets on Gender Social Norms and Women’s Political Participation and Representation

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Webinar: Presenting Findings of Fact Sheets on Gender Social Norms and Women’s Political Participation and Representation

The International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance (International IDEA) is organising a webinar under the Wom
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https://northeastbylines.co.uk/news/politics/my-vote-doesnt-matter-why-women-deserve-a-fairer-electoral-system/
March 23, 2026
“My vote doesn’t matter? Why women deserve a fairer electoral system

When out campaigning, especially in the run up to elections I often encounter women who say they do not vote. This is one area of life where socio-economic status does not seem to be a factor, with mums on council estates and women living in detached mansions all saying the same thing.

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https://risingnepaldaily.com/news/76252
March 2, 2026
Women Still Struggle For Political Parity

"Woman is the builder and moulder of the nation's destiny. Though delicate and soft as a lily, she has a heart far stronger and bolder than that of a man.

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https://www.eunews.it/en/2026/02/27/women-and-politics-despite-progress-in-eu-top-roles-representation-is-falling-and-national-gaps-remain-parliaments-study-shows/
March 2, 2026
Women and politics, the EU paradox: at the top of institutions, but representation is declining

Brussels – Women occupy the top positions in three of the seven main EU institutions for the first time, but the base of female political representation is losing ground.

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https://www.jpost.com/jerusalem-report/article-887508
February 27, 2026
Israel once ranked 48th for women in politics, now its 104th
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International Women's Day Webinar 2026 From Tokenism to Transformation: Achieving Gender Parity in Politics for the Next Generation

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International Women's Day Webinar 2026 From Tokenism to Transformation: Achieving Gender Parity in Politics for the Next Generation

As we commemorate International Women's Day 2026, the global political landscape continues to grapple with significant gender disparities in political

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