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Nigeria: Obiano Promises 35 Percent Affirmative Action for Women

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Nigeria: Obiano Promises 35 Percent Affirmative Action for Women

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IF elected, Chief Willie Obiano of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) has promised to ensure that women constitute at least 35 per cent of all his appointments.

In an interview with reporters shortly after attending the sensitisation workshop for political parties and stakeholders in Awka, Obiano also promised to establish more vocational and skills acquisition centres in the state.

We invite you to read the full article published October 29, 2013

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IF elected, Chief Willie Obiano of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) has promised to ensure that women constitute at least 35 per cent of all his appointments.

In an interview with reporters shortly after attending the sensitisation workshop for political parties and stakeholders in Awka, Obiano also promised to establish more vocational and skills acquisition centres in the state.

We invite you to read the full article published October 29, 2013

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Helen Clark: Women in politics

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Helen Clark, UNDP administrator, introduces a debate on whether there should quotas for women in politics published October 19, 2013

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Yemen's quota: Success for international community or Yemeni Women?

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On September 15, Yemeni President Abdu Rabu Mansour Hadi wrote his first-ever op-ed in hopes of reassuring the Yemeni people of the current political transition’s progress. The article, published in the Yemen Times and available only in English, highlights the role of women during the transition and praises the status of women in Yemen.

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On September 15, Yemeni President Abdu Rabu Mansour Hadi wrote his first-ever op-ed in hopes of reassuring the Yemeni people of the current political transition’s progress. The article, published in the Yemen Times and available only in English, highlights the role of women during the transition and praises the status of women in Yemen.

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Makungwa Calls for the Promotion of Women in Politics, Malawi

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Makungwa Calls for the Promotion of Women in Politics, Malawi

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The Minister of Gender, Children and Social Welfare Mary Clara Makungwa has called on the media in the country to promote women aspirants in politics in order to achieve the 50-50 women representation campaign.

The newly appointed Minister said this in Blantyre on Friday during a media conversation for 50-50 campaign and conflict sensitive reporting with the editor's forum.

Makungwa said government recognizes how media shapes the views of the masses and as such the media should create a space for women to express their views.

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The Minister of Gender, Children and Social Welfare Mary Clara Makungwa has called on the media in the country to promote women aspirants in politics in order to achieve the 50-50 women representation campaign.

The newly appointed Minister said this in Blantyre on Friday during a media conversation for 50-50 campaign and conflict sensitive reporting with the editor's forum.

Makungwa said government recognizes how media shapes the views of the masses and as such the media should create a space for women to express their views.

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Designing Better Quotas, Building Stronger Legislatures

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October 4, 2013

Designing Better Quotas, Building Stronger Legislatures

Quotas – whether mandatory, legislated or voluntary – continue to be one of the most effective means for increasing the number of women both in political parties and elective office.

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Quotas – whether mandatory, legislated or voluntary – continue to be one of the most effective means for increasing the number of women both in political parties and elective office.

Women & Elections: Guide to promoting the participation of women in elections

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October 1, 2013

Women & Elections: Guide to promoting the participation of women in elections

There is growing recognition that stable peace and national prosperity can only be achieved when institutions are democratic and representative of all groups of society.

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There is growing recognition that stable peace and national prosperity can only be achieved when institutions are democratic and representative of all groups of society.

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Quotas best way to elect more women

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Quotas best way to elect more women

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Women's representation in parliaments is most likely to increase where there is some sort of system of quotas, an analysis of international elections held last year shows.

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Women's representation in parliaments is most likely to increase where there is some sort of system of quotas, an analysis of international elections held last year shows.

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