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The Motivation for Women in Politics - The Contemporary Politics of Women’s Participation and Representation in Africa

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December 30, 2024

The Motivation for Women in Politics - The Contemporary Politics of Women’s Participation and Representation in Africa

Women’s presence in politics is vital for shaping policy outcomes in the economic, social and cultural spheres.

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Women’s presence in politics is vital for shaping policy outcomes in the economic, social and cultural spheres.

Sudanese Women’s Participation in Ongoing Peace Processes

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December 20, 2024

Sudanese Women’s Participation in Ongoing Peace Processes

International IDEA organized in August 2024, in Kampala, Uganda, a roundtable with the Adeela Foundation to discuss and evaluate the role of Sudanese women in peace and ending war initiatives.

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International IDEA organized in August 2024, in Kampala, Uganda, a roundtable with the Adeela Foundation to discuss and evaluate the role of Sudanese women in peace and ending war initiatives.

UN Women
December 19, 2024
Only five women elected in direct presidential elections in 2024

New York, 19 December, 2024 –

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The Nation
December 18, 2024
Ghana and Namibia's surprise power move signals new era of female leadership

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cyber news
December 17, 2024
AI deepfakes are targeting women in politics at alarming rates

A new report has found that women in Congress are 70 times more likely to be targeted by deepfakes than men, often with sexually explicit images created by AI.

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The Kathmandu Post
December 17, 2024
Online violence against women in Nepali politics rising

A new report published by the Open Nepal Initiative (ONI) sheds light on the increasing number of incidents of online violence targeting women politicians in Nepal.

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How gender quotas are challenging political inequality in South Korea

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November 29, 2024

How gender quotas are challenging political inequality in South Korea

How do you boost women’s representation in government, ask Jay Euijung Lee and Martina Zanella? Simple gender quotas risk being gamed, for instance by parties fielding women in unwinnable constituencies.

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How do you boost women’s representation in government, ask Jay Euijung Lee and Martina Zanella? Simple gender quotas risk being gamed, for instance by parties fielding women in unwinnable constituencies.

UNDP
November 29, 2024
UNDP brings together women parliamentarians to advance gender equality in Papua New Guinean politics
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