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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

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Call for Proposals for Civil Society Organizations to expand women's leadership and political participation: WYDE| Women's Leadership

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Call for Proposals for Civil Society Organizations to expand women's leadership and political participation: WYDE| Women's Leadership

Submission deadline: 11 November 2024

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The Nation
October 10, 2024
The new face of Kajiado politics: Women MCAs take centre stage

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Why Women Don’t Vote For Female Politicians – Research

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October 9, 2024

Why Women Don’t Vote For Female Politicians – Research

A research study by Voice of Women Radio has shown why women don’t vote for female political aspirants in Nigeria.

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A research study by Voice of Women Radio has shown why women don’t vote for female political aspirants in Nigeria.

Daily Trust
October 9, 2024
Nigeria anticipates female-led political change, says Adamawa dep gov

Adamawa State deputy governor, Professor Kaletapwa Farauta, has highlighted the growing need for female leadership to bring about significant change in Nigeria’s political landscape.

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‘You look like a porn star’ – the abuse women face in politics as parties seek to hit gender quota

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October 5, 2024

‘You look like a porn star’ – the abuse women face in politics as parties seek to hit gender quota

A record number of women are expected to run in the next general election but insults and misogyny make the job of parties more difficult to encourage women to enter politics.

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A record number of women are expected to run in the next general election but insults and misogyny make the job of parties more difficult to encourage women to enter politics.

The Christian Science Monitor
October 4, 2024
Brazil has struggled to elect women to political office. Upcoming elections could change that.

On a sunny September morning, Joyce Trindade works her way around the stalls of a secondhand clothing market here, distributing hugs and political pamphlets in equal measure.

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Voting women - women’s voices and political participation in Scotland from Parliament to Indyref and beyond

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Voting women - women’s voices and political participation in Scotland from Parliament to Indyref and beyond

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Euroactiv
October 2, 2024
Moldova prepares to vote in high stakes EU referendum and presidential election

Moldova is heading to the polls in October for presidential elections and an EU referendum, with pro-European incumbent President Maia Sandu seeking a second term but facing Kremlin-backed candidates and disinformation.

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