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Nigeria, democracy, women leaders and political tokenism

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June 29, 2023

Nigeria, democracy, women leaders and political tokenism

The inauguration of  legislative assemblies in the states and at the federal level has been completed.  The data is in and it shows that less Nigerian women were elected into the legislature at all levels.

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The inauguration of  legislative assemblies in the states and at the federal level has been completed.  The data is in and it shows that less Nigerian women were elected into the legislature at all levels.

Zimbabwe lags behind in women’s political participation

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June 29, 2023

Zimbabwe lags behind in women’s political participation

Zimbabwe is set to hold its general elections on August 23, nut no women will be on the ballot for the presidential race.

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Zimbabwe is set to hold its general elections on August 23, nut no women will be on the ballot for the presidential race.

June 21, 2023
NAWOJ seeks more political appointments for women in Nigeria

The National President of Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ) Comrade Ladi Bala has appealed to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and other State Governors to appoi

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June 19, 2023
Zimbabwe: violence cited as major repellent factor to women participation in politics

Violence against women has been cited as one of the main repellent factors to women participation in mainstream politics.

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Women’s political participation must move beyond quotas

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June 14, 2023

Women’s political participation must move beyond quotas

Increasing the proportion of women in political decision-making has long been an admirable goal in peacebuilding and development.

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Increasing the proportion of women in political decision-making has long been an admirable goal in peacebuilding and development.

Where are the women in Chinese politics?

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May 26, 2023

Where are the women in Chinese politics?

The 20th Chinese Communist Party National Congress, held in October 2022, caught the world’s attention—not least because there wasn’t a single woman among the politburo’s 24 members, breaking a tradition of two decades.

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The 20th Chinese Communist Party National Congress, held in October 2022, caught the world’s attention—not least because there wasn’t a single woman among the politburo’s 24 members, breaking a tradition of two decades.

Where are the women in Pakistan’s politics?

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May 25, 2023

Where are the women in Pakistan’s politics?

As the country gears up for fiercely controversial polls in October, what are the prospects for women’s political participation in Pakistan?

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As the country gears up for fiercely controversial polls in October, what are the prospects for women’s political participation in Pakistan?

May 22, 2023
Liberia: NEC, parties sign MoU to increase women’s political participation

The National Elections Commission (NEC) and registered political parties and alliances have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to increase women’s participation in the upcoming electoral process.

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