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Nigerian MP demands enforcement of 30% female representation in ECOWAS parliament

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Nigerian MP demands enforcement of 30% female representation in ECOWAS parliament

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A member of the Economic Community of West African States’ (ECOWAS) Parliament has called for the full implementation of the 30% women representation at the regional body as enacted in the Supplementary Act on Enhancement of the Powers

The call is coming ahead of the symposium of the ECOWAS Female Parliamentarians Association (ECOFEPA) on Wednesday, October 2.

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A member of the Economic Community of West African States’ (ECOWAS) Parliament has called for the full implementation of the 30% women representation at the regional body as enacted in the Supplementary Act on Enhancement of the Powers

The call is coming ahead of the symposium of the ECOWAS Female Parliamentarians Association (ECOFEPA) on Wednesday, October 2.

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When gender quotas do not deliver: Lessons learned from Bosnia and Herzegovina and Montenegro

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When gender quotas do not deliver: Lessons learned from Bosnia and Herzegovina and Montenegro

Gender quotas have been accepted as a global tool to address men’s overrepresentation in politics.

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Are women in Quebec politics no more than 'potted plants'?

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October 14, 2024

Are women in Quebec politics no more than 'potted plants'?

Women are leaving Quebec politics not because of sexism or double standards or a lack of work-family balance, but because they feel underused in the process of government, according to a survey of 21 women who served in public life.

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Women are leaving Quebec politics not because of sexism or double standards or a lack of work-family balance, but because they feel underused in the process of government, according to a survey of 21 women who served in public life.

‘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.

Summer in the Field: Implementing Political Gender Quotas: Lessons from Mexico

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October 4, 2024

Summer in the Field: Implementing Political Gender Quotas: Lessons from Mexico

For decades, a key goal of activists and policymakers has been involving women in politics.

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For decades, a key goal of activists and policymakers has been involving women in politics.

Local Election gender quotas not sufficient for fair representation of women in politics

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September 24, 2024

Local Election gender quotas not sufficient for fair representation of women in politics

Women for Election are calling for gender quotas for the next local elections as part of the Gender Quota Alliance today, Tuesday September 24.

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Women for Election are calling for gender quotas for the next local elections as part of the Gender Quota Alliance today, Tuesday September 24.

Breaking barriers: Fight for women’s political empowerment in India

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September 7, 2024

Breaking barriers: Fight for women’s political empowerment in India

True progress for women is not merely about breaking barriers but fundamentally transforming the structures that have long hindered their advancement.

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True progress for women is not merely about breaking barriers but fundamentally transforming the structures that have long hindered their advancement.

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Number of women in Rwanda’s lower house of parliament rises to 63.8%

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Number of women in Rwanda’s lower house of parliament rises to 63.8%

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Up to 63.8 percent of the 80 members of the newly elected Rwandan Chamber of Deputies, the lower house, are women, a list from the National Electoral Commission (NEC) has shown.

The new development represents an increase of women MPs, up from 61 percent in the previous parliament.

A 2021 report dubbed ‘Women in Parliament’ published by the Inter-Parliamentary Union showed that Rwanda was the world’s leading country in terms of having the largest number of women in government positions.

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Up to 63.8 percent of the 80 members of the newly elected Rwandan Chamber of Deputies, the lower house, are women, a list from the National Electoral Commission (NEC) has shown.

The new development represents an increase of women MPs, up from 61 percent in the previous parliament.

A 2021 report dubbed ‘Women in Parliament’ published by the Inter-Parliamentary Union showed that Rwanda was the world’s leading country in terms of having the largest number of women in government positions.

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