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Women's political representation matters: Evidence from school closures during the pandemic

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November 13, 2024

Women's political representation matters: Evidence from school closures during the pandemic

Despite some progress over the past decade, women's representation in political leadership remains limited globally.

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Despite some progress over the past decade, women's representation in political leadership remains limited globally.

Was the Trump Election a Setback for Women? Even Women Do Not Agree.

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November 12, 2024

Was the Trump Election a Setback for Women? Even Women Do Not Agree.

To many left-leaning Americans, it is resoundingly clear that women who backed Donald J. Trump in the presidential election voted against their own self-interest.

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To many left-leaning Americans, it is resoundingly clear that women who backed Donald J. Trump in the presidential election voted against their own self-interest.

It’s 2024 — we need more women in politics

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November 12, 2024

It’s 2024 — we need more women in politics

In elections across the globe, the spotlight has been trained on the question of women’s representation, and rightly so. How vibrant can a democracy be if half of its population does not find adequate representation in politics or in the corridors of power?

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In elections across the globe, the spotlight has been trained on the question of women’s representation, and rightly so. How vibrant can a democracy be if half of its population does not find adequate representation in politics or in the corridors of power?

Beyond Numbers: Understanding the Influence of Gender Quotas on Women’s Political Empowerment

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November 11, 2024

Beyond Numbers: Understanding the Influence of Gender Quotas on Women’s Political Empowerment

Gender quotas have become an important mechanism for promoting gender equality in political representation.

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Gender quotas have become an important mechanism for promoting gender equality in political representation.

African Shapers
November 11, 2024
Lesego Chombo, 26, is Botswana's new Minister for Youth and Gender Affairs

Lesego Chombo, a dynamic figure in Botswana's youth scene, lawyer and Miss World Africa 2024, is now the rising star of the country's government, having been appointed Minister of Youth and Gender Equality by Botswana's President, Duma Boko.

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Women's Agenda
November 5, 2024
Who is Kemi Badenoch, the first black woman to lead the UK Conservatives?

Kemi Badenoch has become the new leader of the UK Conservatives and the first black woman to lead a major political party in the UK.

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Politico
November 5, 2024
Tories pick first Black woman to lead a major UK political party

LONDON — Kemi Badenoch’s elevation as leader of Britain’s Conservatives is a historic moment in British politics — but you can expect the Tories to take it in their stride.

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BBC News
November 4, 2024
Pro-EU leader wins Moldova election despite alleged Russian meddling
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The National
October 31, 2024
Women, youths seen as key to political parties

WOMEN and youths are an integral part of political parties and must be supported in the country, says political parties registrar Emmanuel Pok.

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