May 30, 2012
Do Arab women need electoral quotas?
Women are at a crossroads in the Middle East and North Africa.
Quotas
May 30, 2012
India: Thanks to reservation, more women are joining politics: Prema
27 Mar 2012 - MYSORE: The practice of female foeticide not only exists in Punjab, Haryana, and Delhi, but also in north Karnataka and in foreign countries, according to Prema Cariappa, chairperson ofCentral Social Welfare Board.
Experiences in Implementing Parity Laws to Improve Women's Political Representation
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January 13, 2012
Experiences in Implementing Parity Laws to Improve Women's Political Representation
The adoption of the parity law in Senegal is an important step on the way to increased political participation and equal political representation of women. Senegal’s women were rightfully proud of this landmark achievement, but other countries’ experiences with parity laws show that there i
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The adoption of the parity law in Senegal is an important step on the way to increased political participation and equal political representation of women. Senegal’s women were rightfully proud of this landmark achievement, but other countries’ experiences with parity laws show that there i
The Arab Quota Report: Selected Case Studies
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September 12, 2011
The Arab Quota Report: Selected Case Studies
Debates on women’s issues and gender relations in the Arab region have been going on for some time now.
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Debates on women’s issues and gender relations in the Arab region have been going on for some time now.
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Women Enhancing Democracy: Best Practices
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Women Enhancing Democracy: Best Practices
On 30 June 2011 Lithuania will host a high level women’s leadership conference "Women Enhancing Democracy: Best Practices".
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Egypt: "Towards a fair representation of women in the elected councils: Proportional representation list system"
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Egypt: "Towards a fair representation of women in the elected councils: Proportional representation list system"
The Egyptian Center for Women's Rights will hold a seminar entitled "Towards a fair representation in the Parliament" on Monday, April 4, 2011.
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First Hemispheric Forum: Women's Leadership for A Citizens' Democracy
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First Hemispheric Forum: Women's Leadership for A Citizens' Democracy
From April 4th to 6th 2011, CIM and UN Women organized the First Hemispheric Forum on Women's Leadership for a Citizens' Democracy, with the aim of placing women's political rights at the centre of
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Women’s Representation in Local Government in Asia-Pacific: Going beyond National Targets in Monitoring Status for MDG 3 on Women’s Political Empowerment
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March 10, 2011
Women’s Representation in Local Government in Asia-Pacific: Going beyond National Targets in Monitoring Status for MDG 3 on Women’s Political Empowerment
More Asia Pacific countries than ever before have elected local governments and national parliaments. Despite the progress made in establishing democratic institutions in the Asia Pacifi c, women continue to participate unequally both as voters and as candidates.
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More Asia Pacific countries than ever before have elected local governments and national parliaments. Despite the progress made in establishing democratic institutions in the Asia Pacifi c, women continue to participate unequally both as voters and as candidates.