June 15, 2022
PNG elections: Female candidates "young and determined"
Election campaigning is underway in Papua New Guinea with strong participation from women who are "young and determined".
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
Canada: Why are there still so few women leaders in politics?
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June 13, 2022
Canada: Why are there still so few women leaders in politics?
Women are more likely to hold interim leadership roles in federal politics, but clinching the top role remains elusive.
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Women are more likely to hold interim leadership roles in federal politics, but clinching the top role remains elusive.
June 8, 2022
Nicola Sturgeon says social media abuse putting women off political career
Nicola Sturgeon has opened up about the challenges of being a woman in politics and warned social media abuse is starting to put women off.
How local female politicians are keeping Tunisian democracy alive
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June 7, 2022
How local female politicians are keeping Tunisian democracy alive
President Kaïs Saïed is in the process of wiping out hard-won democratic rights in Tunisia.
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President Kaïs Saïed is in the process of wiping out hard-won democratic rights in Tunisia.
Australia: Our new parliament will have record numbers of women – will this finally make it a safe place to work?
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June 3, 2022
Australia: Our new parliament will have record numbers of women – will this finally make it a safe place to work?
The 2022 federal election was a win for women candidates, and a historic moment in Australia’s journey towards a parliament that truly endorses and promotes gender equali
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The 2022 federal election was a win for women candidates, and a historic moment in Australia’s journey towards a parliament that truly endorses and promotes gender equali
Republic of Korea: A 26-year-old sex-crime fighter dives into South Korean politics
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June 2, 2022
Republic of Korea: A 26-year-old sex-crime fighter dives into South Korean politics
Park Ji-hyun has emerged as a leader of South Korea’s opposition and a torchbearer for women fed up with the country’s longstanding gender divide.
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Park Ji-hyun has emerged as a leader of South Korea’s opposition and a torchbearer for women fed up with the country’s longstanding gender divide.
Australia: Liberals forget that women vote and have paid the price
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June 1, 2022
Australia: Liberals forget that women vote and have paid the price
Professional women make up the largest voter cohort in Australia and their role was vital in giving Scott Morrison the boot.
It appears the Coalition misjudged just how many women there are in Australia.
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Professional women make up the largest voter cohort in Australia and their role was vital in giving Scott Morrison the boot.
It appears the Coalition misjudged just how many women there are in Australia.
Her rights at work: How will women be treated in the new Australian parliament?
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May 30, 2022
Her rights at work: How will women be treated in the new Australian parliament?
A record number of women have been elected to the Australian Parliament. Anger about the Coalition Government's lack of action on gender equality has been one of the issues propelling the teal independents into parliament.
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A record number of women have been elected to the Australian Parliament. Anger about the Coalition Government's lack of action on gender equality has been one of the issues propelling the teal independents into parliament.
May 30, 2022
"Go home and cook": Maharashtra BJP leader's sexist jab at MP Supriya Sule
The sexist comment was made as the two parties sparred over reservations for OBC (Other Backward Class) in Maharashtra.