August 27, 2024
Africana Studies Summer Institute advances research on women and girls of color
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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
Theonila Matbob survived a civil war and is now reshaping her parliament to help women
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August 27, 2024
Theonila Matbob survived a civil war and is now reshaping her parliament to help women
For Theonila Roka Matbob, the pain in her distant past is deeply etched in her mind.
She grew up in the shadow of the controversial Bougainville mine, and her father, John Roka, was killed during the Bougainville conflict.
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For Theonila Roka Matbob, the pain in her distant past is deeply etched in her mind.
She grew up in the shadow of the controversial Bougainville mine, and her father, John Roka, was killed during the Bougainville conflict.
Hope and momentum: Women lead the charge for gender parity in politics
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August 23, 2024
Hope and momentum: Women lead the charge for gender parity in politics
The struggle for gender parity in politics is far from over, but this week I felt a surge of hope for the future.
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The struggle for gender parity in politics is far from over, but this week I felt a surge of hope for the future.
August 21, 2024
Study: Political gender gap grows
Trends in political preferences in Finland increasingly follow those in other western countries, where many men seem to prefer traditional economical
August 9, 2024
Women’s participation in electoral politics is good for democracy in South Africa
Globally, history has shown that politics is predominantly male dominated, where women were not expected to hold significant political views or opinions. This reality is also evident in Africa, where men occupy most major political positions in African countries.
August 7, 2024
Who are the youngest (and oldest) parliamentarians in world?
As elections unfold throughout this super election year, much of the discussion has revolved around the advanced age of some candidates running for office.
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11th Empowerment Briefing for Young Parliamentarians- Young women’s political participation
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11th Empowerment Briefing for Young Parliamentarians- Young women’s political participation
Women’s equal participation and leadership in political and public life are essential to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by 2030.
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Women in politics: ‘Doing it for democracy’
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July 29, 2024
Women in politics: ‘Doing it for democracy’
WOMEN make up half the population here, so it only makes sense that the rate of women’s participation in politics is improved to better represent Malaysia’s demographic.
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WOMEN make up half the population here, so it only makes sense that the rate of women’s participation in politics is improved to better represent Malaysia’s demographic.
When will being a woman not be worth a mention in politics?
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July 29, 2024
When will being a woman not be worth a mention in politics?
As a young woman in politics, I often wonder when it will no longer matter that I’m a woman in politics and when I’ll be commended for my work alone, no matter my sex.
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As a young woman in politics, I often wonder when it will no longer matter that I’m a woman in politics and when I’ll be commended for my work alone, no matter my sex.