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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

Why Nigeria should legislate more women into power

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April 26, 2023

Why Nigeria should legislate more women into power

What is your take on the claim that that high cost of electioneering in Nigeria discourages women from participating in politics?

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What is your take on the claim that that high cost of electioneering in Nigeria discourages women from participating in politics?

After Ardern, Marin and Sturgeon, is female representation in politics going backwards?

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April 20, 2023

After Ardern, Marin and Sturgeon, is female representation in politics going backwards?

The growth in the number of female leaders has plateaued around the world, while representation in national parliaments remains static

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The growth in the number of female leaders has plateaued around the world, while representation in national parliaments remains static

The female mayor in Tokyo fighting Japan's sexist attitudes

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April 18, 2023

The female mayor in Tokyo fighting Japan's sexist attitudes

Satoko Kishimoto finds running one of Tokyo's main districts to be a lonely job.

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Satoko Kishimoto finds running one of Tokyo's main districts to be a lonely job.

Missing: Vital Voices of Lebanese Women in Politics

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April 12, 2023

Missing: Vital Voices of Lebanese Women in Politics

This paper provides an overview of Lebanese women’s participation in political decision- making through a case study of women’s participation in the parliamentary elections of 2022 from a gender perspective.

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This paper provides an overview of Lebanese women’s participation in political decision- making through a case study of women’s participation in the parliamentary elections of 2022 from a gender perspective.

‘I decided I could do better than them’: the women taking on Japan’s male-dominated politics

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April 7, 2023

‘I decided I could do better than them’: the women taking on Japan’s male-dominated politics

Female candidates in the local elections across the country this weekend face one of the world’s toughest glass ceilings

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Female candidates in the local elections across the country this weekend face one of the world’s toughest glass ceilings

Breaking barriers as a woman in electoral management: “the price I paid for my leadership”

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March 30, 2023

Breaking barriers as a woman in electoral management: “the price I paid for my leadership”

As revealed by International IDEA's recent research, in many countries worldw

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As revealed by International IDEA's recent research, in many countries worldw

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CSW 67 side-event: Achieving equality in decision-making by 2030: What will it take?

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March 27, 2023

CSW 67 side-event: Achieving equality in decision-making by 2030: What will it take?

The Inter-parliamentary Union hosted this CSW 67 side-event on 8 March 2023 at the United Nations Headquart

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The Inter-parliamentary Union hosted this CSW 67 side-event on 8 March 2023 at the United Nations Headquart

Women in parliament 2022: The year in review

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March 7, 2023

Women in parliament 2022: The year in review

In 2022, women’s leadership in the world’s parliaments continued with a slow pace of incremental growth as the world re-emerged after two years of COVID-19 pandemic lockdowns and losses.

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In 2022, women’s leadership in the world’s parliaments continued with a slow pace of incremental growth as the world re-emerged after two years of COVID-19 pandemic lockdowns and losses.

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