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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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.
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.
How women can be represented in politics
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February 12, 2024
How women can be represented in politics
With the Women’s Reservation Bill being passed in Parliament last year, the debate on whether quota wit
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With the Women’s Reservation Bill being passed in Parliament last year, the debate on whether quota wit
February 7, 2024
Pakistan 2024 General Elections: women’s underrepresentation in politics continue
PESHAWAR: In the lead-up to Pakistan’s general elections on Thursday, a concerning reality emerges regarding the inadequate prioritization of women’s representation within political parties.
Datablog | Does Georgia’s public want gender-balanced politics?
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February 7, 2024
Datablog | Does Georgia’s public want gender-balanced politics?
CRRC Georgia surveyed the Georgian public on attitudes towards gender equality in politics and obstacles faced by women in politics in Georgia.
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CRRC Georgia surveyed the Georgian public on attitudes towards gender equality in politics and obstacles faced by women in politics in Georgia.
Hitting the glass ceiling: women and politics in China
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February 6, 2024
Hitting the glass ceiling: women and politics in China
Countries all throughout the world struggle with providing equal opportunities and positions in regards to women when compared to their male counterparts (Brennan & Elkink, 2015). The People’s Republic of China is not an exception to this trend.
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Countries all throughout the world struggle with providing equal opportunities and positions in regards to women when compared to their male counterparts (Brennan & Elkink, 2015). The People’s Republic of China is not an exception to this trend.
February 1, 2024
Breaking the glass ceiling for women in politics
Women in Sri Lanka face serious barriers to political representation and the country ranks among the lowest in the world for the percentage of women in national legislatures.
Balancing the ballot: going beyond the 2018 gender parity law to encourage women's political participation in Japan
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December 11, 2023
Balancing the ballot: going beyond the 2018 gender parity law to encourage women's political participation in Japan
Abstract: While the passage of the 2018 Gender Parity Law was a step in the right direction, progress on women’s political empowerment in Japan has been slow.
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Abstract: While the passage of the 2018 Gender Parity Law was a step in the right direction, progress on women’s political empowerment in Japan has been slow.