Japan's Obuchi - Political 'princess' could be first female PM
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Political Parties
In a representative democracy, political parties function as a link between state institutions and local grassroots organizations. It is political parties that aggregate interests, present political alternatives and nominate candidates. As such, political parties play an essential role for the advancement of women and the promotion of equality. In this section, you will find information on the role of political parties in promoting women's political participation.
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Mulheres presidentes, impacto e movimento feminista-Eleições na América Latina
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September 24, 2014
Mulheres presidentes, impacto e movimento feminista-Eleições na América Latina
Although Brazil has enjoyed democracy for only 25 years, the current cabinet features a record number of female ministers (10 making up 26% of the cabinet). This stands in contrast to 2008 when Brazil was among the countries of the world with the lowest proportion of women in public office. Elections are scheduled to take place in October 2014, how has the increase of women’s political participation impacted the country in the last few years? How has it influenced Brazil’s feminist movement?" How does it influence the feminist movement in other Latin American countries? How does a female president open doors for other women?
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Although Brazil has enjoyed democracy for only 25 years, the current cabinet features a record number of female ministers (10 making up 26% of the cabinet). This stands in contrast to 2008 when Brazil was among the countries of the world with the lowest proportion of women in public office. Elections are scheduled to take place in October 2014, how has the increase of women’s political participation impacted the country in the last few years? How has it influenced Brazil’s feminist movement?" How does it influence the feminist movement in other Latin American countries? How does a female president open doors for other women?
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Women in politics (Fiji)
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The Fiji Women's Rights Movement acknowledged women candidates, young women voters, the elderly and those living with disability who were part of the election on Wednesday.
The organisation congratulated all the candidates on their individual success particularly the 44 women candidates contesting under the six political party banners as well as independent candidate.
To read the full article published on September 19th 2014, please click here.
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The Fiji Women's Rights Movement acknowledged women candidates, young women voters, the elderly and those living with disability who were part of the election on Wednesday.
The organisation congratulated all the candidates on their individual success particularly the 44 women candidates contesting under the six political party banners as well as independent candidate.
To read the full article published on September 19th 2014, please click here.
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9 things we know about the 2014 election, from the two men who know it best, USA
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Eight weeks from Election Day, the heads of the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee and the National Republican Senatorial Committee view the battle for the Senate through very different prisms -- though they share some of the same views on how the midterms are shaking out.
We invite our users to read the full article published September 10 2014
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Eight weeks from Election Day, the heads of the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee and the National Republican Senatorial Committee view the battle for the Senate through very different prisms -- though they share some of the same views on how the midterms are shaking out.
We invite our users to read the full article published September 10 2014
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A few good women in Philippine Politics
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When one turns on the television, reads the newspaper or listens to the news on radio, one cannot help but notice that much of the news is focused on the negative events that are happening to our country. Thus, it wouldn’t be a surprise if many Filipinos have already made a conclusion that we no longer have government leaders who are committed to promoting good governance and leadership with integrity in our country.
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When one turns on the television, reads the newspaper or listens to the news on radio, one cannot help but notice that much of the news is focused on the negative events that are happening to our country. Thus, it wouldn’t be a surprise if many Filipinos have already made a conclusion that we no longer have government leaders who are committed to promoting good governance and leadership with integrity in our country.
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Women in leadership will curb corruption (Namibia)
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WINDHOEK - The National Secretary of the Rally for Democracy and Progress (RDP) Women’s League is of the view that corruption will drastically decrease if more capable women occupy leadership positions.
Speaking to New Era just after the official proceedings of the RDP Women’s League Central Committee meeting on Saturday, Judith Melekie said: “Women are not impulsive spenders and know how to manage finances.”
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WINDHOEK - The National Secretary of the Rally for Democracy and Progress (RDP) Women’s League is of the view that corruption will drastically decrease if more capable women occupy leadership positions.
Speaking to New Era just after the official proceedings of the RDP Women’s League Central Committee meeting on Saturday, Judith Melekie said: “Women are not impulsive spenders and know how to manage finances.”
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Female politicians deal with stereotypes, challenges in politics
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In the world of politics today, women are still not taken seriously.
Since 1920, our nation has come such a long way, but in what areas are we still lacking in our ability to acknowledge women as worthy opponents in the political battleground?
Watching what goes on in the world of politics, it is easy to see why women would not typically get involved.
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In the world of politics today, women are still not taken seriously.
Since 1920, our nation has come such a long way, but in what areas are we still lacking in our ability to acknowledge women as worthy opponents in the political battleground?
Watching what goes on in the world of politics, it is easy to see why women would not typically get involved.
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Japanese politics includes women
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Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's appointment of a record number of women to his cabinet highlights efforts to power the economy by boosting the female workforce -- but he faces myriad challenges turning that vision into reality.
On Wednesday, Abe gave key jobs -- including the justice ministry and oversight of the embattled nuclear power sector -- to women, who now make up more than a quarter of the 18-strong cabinet.
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Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's appointment of a record number of women to his cabinet highlights efforts to power the economy by boosting the female workforce -- but he faces myriad challenges turning that vision into reality.
On Wednesday, Abe gave key jobs -- including the justice ministry and oversight of the embattled nuclear power sector -- to women, who now make up more than a quarter of the 18-strong cabinet.
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In politics, women still await parity
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Photo illustration by Jeff Boyer / Times Union
While I was in high school, Ms. Magazine appeared on newsstands, and before long my best friend's girlfriend announced that she was a feminist.
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Photo illustration by Jeff Boyer / Times Union
While I was in high school, Ms. Magazine appeared on newsstands, and before long my best friend's girlfriend announced that she was a feminist.