November 6, 2019
After weeks of Latin American protests, expect to see more women elected to office
For several weeks, angry Latin Americans have been protesting in the streets.
Women's Leadership
Women in politics: Local and European trends
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November 5, 2019
Women in politics: Local and European trends
From mayors to MEPs: new study reveals women’s representation across Europe.
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From mayors to MEPs: new study reveals women’s representation across Europe.
November 5, 2019
Parties without structure shouldn’t have female candidates – INEC Nigeria
Political parties that do not have structures on the ground should not present women as candidates during elections, the Independent National Electoral Commission warned on Tuesday.
#SHEPERSISTED Women, politics & power in the new media world
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November 5, 2019
#SHEPERSISTED Women, politics & power in the new media world
Understanding the role traditional media and, increasingly, social media outlets are playing in the promotion of more gender-inclusive and participatory democracies and what we can all do to speed up progress is urgent, and critical.
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Understanding the role traditional media and, increasingly, social media outlets are playing in the promotion of more gender-inclusive and participatory democracies and what we can all do to speed up progress is urgent, and critical.
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Beyond the peace process: Women and political transitions panel series
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Beyond the peace process: Women and political transitions panel series
The National Democratic Institute (NDI) is organizing panel series on Capitol Hill that will bring greater focus to the political participat
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November 4, 2019
Diane Abbott speaks out on online abuse as female MPs step down
Diane Abbott has spoken out about how she deals with online vitriol after a growing number of female MPs announced they would not be standing in the general election, with some citi
November 1, 2019
Women remain excluded from peace tables
Secretary-General Antonio Guterres was unusually blunt on Tuesday: Women are still excluded from many peace negotiations nearly two decades after the U.N.
November 1, 2019
Pakistan: Women parliamentarian in Sindh rise above political affiliation
November 1, 2019
New Zealand: Enhancing women’s political participation the focus
This coming week, members of the New Zealand Parliament will be involved in two events aimed at strengthening women’s political participation and recognising the importance of diversity in democratic institutions.