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Political tokenism will not empower women

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May 7, 2024

Political tokenism will not empower women

The objective behind the move in 1972 to have reserved seats for women in parliament was to increase women's representation in the legislative body.

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The objective behind the move in 1972 to have reserved seats for women in parliament was to increase women's representation in the legislative body.

Stop hollow promises; give women their due share in contesting elections

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April 9, 2024

Stop hollow promises; give women their due share in contesting elections

Can women voters decide the upcoming 2024 General elections? Their growing number of voters and favourable legislation, such as the one-third reservation for women in Parliament and legislatures, make them an important segment.

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Can women voters decide the upcoming 2024 General elections? Their growing number of voters and favourable legislation, such as the one-third reservation for women in Parliament and legislatures, make them an important segment.

Why quota system is crucial for women inclusion in politics

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March 18, 2024

Why quota system is crucial for women inclusion in politics

It is common knowledge that despite the invaluable contribution of women to Nigeria’s electoral process since the r

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It is common knowledge that despite the invaluable contribution of women to Nigeria’s electoral process since the r

IPU
March 6, 2024
In a super election year, will women come out on top?

Earlier this year, the IPU announced that around 70 elections were slated to take place in 2024, in what has been dubbed a super election year.

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Source: Aliran
February 21, 2024
Malaysia: 30% quota for women. Are we there yet?

Recently, the minister responsible for women, family and community development, Nancy Shukri, reportedly

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Source: She The People
February 13, 2024
30% Reservation yet political dream is distant for Indonesian women

In the 2019 general election, Indonesians voted more women into the national parliament than ever before.

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Source: RNZ
February 13, 2024
Proposal to guarantee additional seats for Solomon Islands women in politics

The Ministry of Women in Solomon Islands is looking at new legislation which could guarantee extra seats for women in provincial assemblies.

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Source: The Conversation
February 12, 2024
Even with a 30% quota in place, Indonesian women face an uphill battle running for office

In the 2019 general election, Indonesians voted more women into the national parliament than ever before. 

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