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Women in Indian Politics: A story that has changed little over the years
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June 20, 2024
Women in Indian Politics: A story that has changed little over the years
India recently concluded its 2024 general elections, which took place in seven phases—from April 19 to June 1—to elect all 543 members of the Lok Sabha (lower house).
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India recently concluded its 2024 general elections, which took place in seven phases—from April 19 to June 1—to elect all 543 members of the Lok Sabha (lower house).
Where are the women from peripheral areas in Brazilian politics?
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June 18, 2024
Where are the women from peripheral areas in Brazilian politics?
São Paulo witnessed a historic change in the 2020 municipal elections.
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São Paulo witnessed a historic change in the 2020 municipal elections.
Women are Front and Center in Mexican Politics. What Can the U.S. Learn?
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June 11, 2024
Women are Front and Center in Mexican Politics. What Can the U.S. Learn?
On June 2, over 60 percent of registered Mexican voters went to the polls for a monumental election, with over 20,000 public offices up for grabs at the federal and local levels.
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On June 2, over 60 percent of registered Mexican voters went to the polls for a monumental election, with over 20,000 public offices up for grabs at the federal and local levels.
Global Gender Gap Report 2024
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June 11, 2024
Global Gender Gap Report 2024
The Global Gender Gap Index annually benchmarks the current state and evolution of gender parity across four key dimensions (Economic Participation and Opportunity, Educational Attainment, Health and Survival, and Political Empowerment).
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The Global Gender Gap Index annually benchmarks the current state and evolution of gender parity across four key dimensions (Economic Participation and Opportunity, Educational Attainment, Health and Survival, and Political Empowerment).
June 9, 2024
Average age of Flemish candidates for the federal elections has never been higher, fewer women with an “electable” place on the parties’ lists
The average age of the candidates standing on Flemish parties’ lists for the federal elections on 9 June is 47. Never before in the past 37 years was the average age of the candidates seeking election to the Chamber of Representatives so high.
June 8, 2024
Lithuanian Greens unveil landmark all-women list in EU election
In pioneering Lithuania, the first all-women list in the country’s political history has been unveiled.
The Lithuanian Greens are hoping that this list will help more women get elected to the European Parliament, where men still make up around 60% of the members.
How Mexico, bastion of machismo, got a female president before the U.S.
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June 5, 2024
How Mexico, bastion of machismo, got a female president before the U.S.
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June 5, 2024
First female president is the result of Mexico correcting gender imbalances, Northeastern expert says
LONDON — Claudia Sheinbaum broke the glass ceiling when she was declared the winner of Mexico’s presidential elections this week.