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The Maltese are most sceptical in EU on gender quotas in politics

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The Maltese are most sceptical in EU on gender quotas in politics

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Malta leads the EU in disagreeing that measures such as the gender quota system can solve the underrepresentation of women in politics, despite having a gender quota system itself.

This emerged from a Eurobarometer survey on gender stereotypes, which asked if “temporary measures (eg quotas) are necessary to overcome the existing underrepresentation of women in politics”.

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Malta leads the EU in disagreeing that measures such as the gender quota system can solve the underrepresentation of women in politics, despite having a gender quota system itself.

This emerged from a Eurobarometer survey on gender stereotypes, which asked if “temporary measures (eg quotas) are necessary to overcome the existing underrepresentation of women in politics”.

How gender quotas are challenging political inequality in South Korea

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November 29, 2024

How gender quotas are challenging political inequality in South Korea

How do you boost women’s representation in government, ask Jay Euijung Lee and Martina Zanella? Simple gender quotas risk being gamed, for instance by parties fielding women in unwinnable constituencies.

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How do you boost women’s representation in government, ask Jay Euijung Lee and Martina Zanella? Simple gender quotas risk being gamed, for instance by parties fielding women in unwinnable constituencies.

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Nigeria ranks lowest among Sub-Saharan African countries in women’s representation in parliament

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Nigeria ranks lowest among Sub-Saharan African countries in women’s representation in parliament

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As more African nations seek to encourage gender parity in government positions, some African countries are struggling to fully integrate women into the political sphere.

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As more African nations seek to encourage gender parity in government positions, some African countries are struggling to fully integrate women into the political sphere.

Beyond Numbers: Understanding the Influence of Gender Quotas on Women’s Political Empowerment

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November 11, 2024

Beyond Numbers: Understanding the Influence of Gender Quotas on Women’s Political Empowerment

Gender quotas have become an important mechanism for promoting gender equality in political representation.

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Gender quotas have become an important mechanism for promoting gender equality in political representation.

For Women to Have Real Political Power, We Need Quotas

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October 23, 2024

For Women to Have Real Political Power, We Need Quotas

In order to achieve true parity, the U.S. needs affirmative actions—gender quotas established by law. This will ensure that women are selected, appointed and supported in politics.

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In order to achieve true parity, the U.S. needs affirmative actions—gender quotas established by law. This will ensure that women are selected, appointed and supported in politics.

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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.

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