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May 9, 2014
The Nation That Elects The Most Women Is ...

As Rwanda began to rebuild itself from the ashes of the 1994 genocide, something unexpected happened: Women began playing a much more influential role on many fronts, including politics.

Egypt women: Rights on paper, not yet on ground

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May 8, 2014

Egypt women: Rights on paper, not yet on ground

Women activists say they won a major step forward with Egypt's new constitution, which enshrined greater rights for women. But months after its passage, they're worrying whether those rights will be implemented or will turn out to be merely ink on paper.

Women activists say they won a major step forward with Egypt's new constitution, which enshrined greater rights for women. But months after its passage, they're worrying whether those rights will be implemented or will turn out to be merely ink on paper.

April 28, 2014
Women’s participation in Slovene politics

“Slovene politics is no longer a boys-only game”, said the Slovene prime minister Alenka Bratušek on 8.3.2013. 

Opportunities and Challenges of Women's Political Participation in India

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April 28, 2014

Opportunities and Challenges of Women's Political Participation in India

ndia has witnessed the world’s largest experiment in grassroots local democracy, triggered by the 73rd and 74th Amendments to the Indian Constitution, which created a third tier of governance – Panchayati Raj Institutions (Village Councils) and urban local bodies.

ndia has witnessed the world’s largest experiment in grassroots local democracy, triggered by the 73rd and 74th Amendments to the Indian Constitution, which created a third tier of governance – Panchayati Raj Institutions (Village Councils) and urban local bodies.

Country Reviews: Women’s Political Participation in South Asia.”

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April 28, 2014

Country Reviews: Women’s Political Participation in South Asia.”

Governance in all South Asian countries is imbued with a predominantly patriarchal character.
Governance in all South Asian countries is imbued with a predominantly patriarchal character.

Women’s Political Participation in Asia and the Pacific

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April 28, 2014

Women’s Political Participation in Asia and the Pacific

This paper examines current patterns of women’s political participation in the four subregions (Eastern Asia, South-Eastern Asia, South Asia and the Pacific Islands) of the Asia-Pacific region.
This paper examines current patterns of women’s political participation in the four subregions (Eastern Asia, South-Eastern Asia, South Asia and the Pacific Islands) of the Asia-Pacific region.

Political Representation and Empowerment: Women in Local Government Institutions in Bihar, India

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April 9, 2014

Political Representation and Empowerment: Women in Local Government Institutions in Bihar, India

The aim of the present study is to find out whether a quantitative rise in the representation of women in political decision-making can transform into qualitative changes in the participation of women, so that it can pave the way for political empowerment of women.

The aim of the present study is to find out whether a quantitative rise in the representation of women in political decision-making can transform into qualitative changes in the participation of women, so that it can pave the way for political empowerment of women.

April 8, 2014
Woes of women in legislatures

Ever since women’s reserved seats have been introduced in the legislative houses, women occupying these seats have become a thorn in many eyes. Not a day has passed when in the corridors of the parliament sarcastic remarks aren’t heard.