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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.

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

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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Malta: Can women choose politics?

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By Renee Laiviera, Commissioner of the National Commission for the Promotion of Equality of Malta, discusses the barriers that keep women from entering the political sphere. She maintains that gender quotas are one of the most effective ways to spur real change.