January 6, 2025
South Korean Women’s Resistance at the Heart of Yoon Suk-yeol’s Impeachment
In the wake of Yoon Suk-yeol’s failed self-coup on December 3, South Korean ci
The Political Participation of Youth
"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
Growth of women in power grinds to near-halt in a mega-election year
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January 6, 2025
Growth of women in power grinds to near-halt in a mega-election year
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Water Politics: Empowering Youth, Women, and Indigenous and Local Communities
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January 4, 2025
Water Politics: Empowering Youth, Women, and Indigenous and Local Communities
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January 2, 2025
Women leaders urge others to embrace political ambitions
Following their victories in the recent Local Government Elections, newly elected female leaders are encouraging other women to pursue leadership roles despite the challenges.
The Motivation for Women in Politics - The Contemporary Politics of Women’s Participation and Representation in Africa
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December 30, 2024
The Motivation for Women in Politics - The Contemporary Politics of Women’s Participation and Representation in Africa
Women’s presence in politics is vital for shaping policy outcomes in the economic, social and cultural spheres.
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Women’s presence in politics is vital for shaping policy outcomes in the economic, social and cultural spheres.
December 19, 2024
Only five women elected in direct presidential elections in 2024
December 17, 2024
AI deepfakes are targeting women in politics at alarming rates
A new report has found that women in Congress are 70 times more likely to be targeted by deepfakes than men, often with sexually explicit images created by AI.
‘The year of democracy’: How 2024 impacted female representation in global politics
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December 16, 2024
‘The year of democracy’: How 2024 impacted female representation in global politics
Ahead of 2024, political experts and commentators were calling this “the year of democracy”. It was deemed a “make or break year”, as around 1.5 billion peop
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Ahead of 2024, political experts and commentators were calling this “the year of democracy”. It was deemed a “make or break year”, as around 1.5 billion peop
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Chikas Kumle, Nigerian politician
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December 16, 2024
Chikas Kumle, Nigerian politician
Executive Director of the Women Development Monitoring Initiative
Executive Director of the Women Development Monitoring Initiative
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Executive Director of the Women Development Monitoring Initiative