June 14, 2024
Female UK election candidates report increased abuse
Abuse of female election candidates is becoming worse, say candidates, activists and charities.
Violence Against Women in Politics
As the prominence of women in politics increases, so does the incidence of violence against women in politics. This section highlights news, interviews, resources and events on violence against women in politics
The backlash against women in politics
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June 12, 2024
The backlash against women in politics
I spent a good chunk of my academic career studying women in politics — the barriers that keep women from running for office and from winning party nominations, and the impact they might have once they are elected.
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I spent a good chunk of my academic career studying women in politics — the barriers that keep women from running for office and from winning party nominations, and the impact they might have once they are elected.
June 11, 2024
General Election 2024: Abuse of women in politics is denial of legitimate presence in political life
War magnifies politicians’ gendered behavior, public biases, research finds
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May 30, 2024
War magnifies politicians’ gendered behavior, public biases, research finds
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May 28, 2024
'Huge change': Mexico expected to elect first woman president
MEXICO - Mexico is on course to elect its first woman president this weekend, with two front-runners competing to break the highest political glass ceiling in a country with a history of gender violence and inequality.
May 27, 2024
Shettima praises Nigerian women for enduring political marginalisation
Nana Shettima, wife of Vice-President Kashim Shettima and other stakeholders, says political equity and women’s empowerment are crucial to sustainable development in Nigeria.
Impact Report 2023
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May 22, 2024
Impact Report 2023
The IPU grew in 2023 with the accession of the parliaments of Liberia and the Bahamas, its 179th and 180th Members respectively, as well as many observers and partners signing up to join or rejoin our global parliamentary community.
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The IPU grew in 2023 with the accession of the parliaments of Liberia and the Bahamas, its 179th and 180th Members respectively, as well as many observers and partners signing up to join or rejoin our global parliamentary community.
May 21, 2024
Ireland: record number of women set to contest June's local elections
A record number of women candidates are expected to run in June's local elections.
So far, 649 women have been selected or declared for the contests.
Sexism still ranks as the biggest hurdle facing women in elected office
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May 21, 2024
Sexism still ranks as the biggest hurdle facing women in elected office
It’s no secret that women have made unprecedented strides in seeking and attaining elected office over the last decade.
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It’s no secret that women have made unprecedented strides in seeking and attaining elected office over the last decade.