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Summary of the e-Discussion on Women’s Participation in Local Government

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April 30, 2018

Summary of the e-Discussion on Women’s Participation in Local Government

The e-Discussion on Women’s Political Representation and Participation at the local level was launched on 2 February 2018 in Arabic, English, French

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The e-Discussion on Women’s Political Representation and Participation at the local level was launched on 2 February 2018 in Arabic, English, French

April 24, 2018
Will Tunisia's municipal elections change anything?

Tunisians will head to the polls on May 6 to vote in the country's first free municipal elections since the removal of President Zine El Abidine Ben Ali and

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Side Event at CSW 62 on gender and youth quotas: Complementary or in competition?

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Side Event at CSW 62 on gender and youth quotas: Complementary or in competition?

Both women’s and youth representation are key to the implementation of Sustainable Development Goal 16 and the promotion of democracy through inclusive institutio

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February 28, 2018
Five women lead Iraqi election lists in Kurdistan

SULAIMANI, Kurdistan Region — Women in Kurdistan are heading several parties’ voting lists, and some don’t want Iraq’s 25-percent quota system to be seen as the reason for their candidacies in this year’s elections. 

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January 2, 2018
Push for more women MPs stymied in Malawi

BLANTYRE, MALAWI — In Malawi, the push for more women members of parliament was dealt a blow when the government said it would not consider a proposal to create 28 automatic seats for women.

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Women in parliament: Assessing the effectiveness of gender quotas in Poland

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October 19, 2017

Women in parliament: Assessing the effectiveness of gender quotas in Poland

Gender quotas aim to increase women’s parliamentary representation. However, the effectiveness of quotas varies.

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Gender quotas aim to increase women’s parliamentary representation. However, the effectiveness of quotas varies.

Facebook Live Discussion on the Role of Male Champions in Promoting Women's Political Participation and Leadership

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October 2, 2017

Facebook Live Discussion on the Role of Male Champions in Promoting Women's Political Participation and Leadership

Co-organized by iKNOW Politics and International Gender Champions, this Facebook Live discussion brought together a diverse panel of Geneva-based Gender Champions who shared their experiences and views on the role of ma

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Co-organized by iKNOW Politics and International Gender Champions, this Facebook Live discussion brought together a diverse panel of Geneva-based Gender Champions who shared their experiences and views on the role of ma

September 8, 2017
Proposals to increase number of female MPs in Commons rejected

The government has rejected all six proposals to give parliament more equal female

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