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Few women on Tunisian parliamentary poll lists

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Tunisia, despite being the most advanced Arab nation in terms of women's rights, is still fare from adhering fully to the principles enshrined in the January 2014 Constitution and from abiding by the ratification of international treaties in daily life. Though 47% of candidates for Tunisia's parliamentary elections scheduled for Sunday are women, only 12% of them are on top of the electoral lists of candidates.

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Tunisia, despite being the most advanced Arab nation in terms of women's rights, is still fare from adhering fully to the principles enshrined in the January 2014 Constitution and from abiding by the ratification of international treaties in daily life. Though 47% of candidates for Tunisia's parliamentary elections scheduled for Sunday are women, only 12% of them are on top of the electoral lists of candidates.

Emerging Trends in Women’s Participation in Politics in Africa

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October 23, 2014

Emerging Trends in Women’s Participation in Politics in Africa

Women have traditionally been marginalised from the structures of state that determine political and legislative 

priorities. In recent years, Africa has witnessed rapid escalation in female political representation. This paper 

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Women have traditionally been marginalised from the structures of state that determine political and legislative 

priorities. In recent years, Africa has witnessed rapid escalation in female political representation. This paper 

Ray of hope for women in Indian politics

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October 19, 2014

Ray of hope for women in Indian politics

By Aarushi Koundal, India being the largest democracy of the world went through one of its most talked about elections few months back. The country saw the downfall of the incumbents from the political arena.

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By Aarushi Koundal, India being the largest democracy of the world went through one of its most talked about elections few months back. The country saw the downfall of the incumbents from the political arena.

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Do Quotas for Female Politicians Work?

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Do Quotas for Female Politicians Work?

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SÃO PAULO—This year, for the first time in Brazil’s history, two women—incumbent President Dilma Rousseff and former environment minister Marina Silva—had a serious chance of winning the presidency. Marina, who sought the country’s highest office after the death of her running mate in August, ultimately fell short, coming in third in voting this week behind Dilma and Aécio Neves, who now enter a runoff.

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Quotas for female politicians, elections in Brazil

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SÃO PAULO—This year, for the first time in Brazil’s history, two women—incumbent President Dilma Rousseff and former environment minister Marina Silva—had a serious chance of winning the presidency. Marina, who sought the country’s highest office after the death of her running mate in August, ultimately fell short, coming in third in voting this week behind Dilma and Aécio Neves, who now enter a runoff.

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Women in Government

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September 12, 2014

Women in Government

This wonderful infographic summarizes all the relevant data on women in all branches of government as well as legislation in place for women's political participation from around the world.

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This wonderful infographic summarizes all the relevant data on women in all branches of government as well as legislation in place for women's political participation from around the world.

Women leadership in Vietnam: How more women in politics bolsters equality

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August 26, 2014

Women leadership in Vietnam: How more women in politics bolsters equality

The government of Vietnam‬ has set a target of a minimum of 35% women's representatio

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The government of Vietnam‬ has set a target of a minimum of 35% women's representatio

The increased number of female members of parliament: Identifying its origins and obstacles in Indonesia, the Phillippine and Timor-Leste

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August 25, 2014

The increased number of female members of parliament: Identifying its origins and obstacles in Indonesia, the Phillippine and Timor-Leste

It is generally recognized that women worldwide make substantial contributions towards politics, society
and the economy in their country. In newly democratic countries in Southeast Asia the role of women

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It is generally recognized that women worldwide make substantial contributions towards politics, society
and the economy in their country. In newly democratic countries in Southeast Asia the role of women

Presentation Tunisian Women: Political role, Gains and Challenges

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August 19, 2014

Presentation Tunisian Women: Political role, Gains and Challenges

Prepared and presented by Basma Soudani Belhadj (President  and founder of League of Tunisian Women Voters LET) and Najla Abbes  (board member and co-founder of LET): An overview of women's political participation after the 2011 revolution in Tunisia.

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Prepared and presented by Basma Soudani Belhadj (President  and founder of League of Tunisian Women Voters LET) and Najla Abbes  (board member and co-founder of LET): An overview of women's political participation after the 2011 revolution in Tunisia.

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