April 9, 2019
‘Inspiring’ protester becomes symbol of resistance for Sudanese women
The image is striking: a young woman, alone, standing above the crowd, urging them on with songs of revolution.
Women's Leadership
'There needs to be more women in politics'
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April 9, 2019
'There needs to be more women in politics'
By Meghan Balogh,
Young women from every federal riding in the country took part in a historic sitting in the House of Commons last Wednesday.
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By Meghan Balogh,
Young women from every federal riding in the country took part in a historic sitting in the House of Commons last Wednesday.
What nobody tells you about being a woman in politics
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April 5, 2019
What nobody tells you about being a woman in politics
From unwanted advice about having kids to unrealistic expectations for fundraising, Reps. Terri Sewell and Veronica Escobar talk about the obstacles faced by women who run for office.
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From unwanted advice about having kids to unrealistic expectations for fundraising, Reps. Terri Sewell and Veronica Escobar talk about the obstacles faced by women who run for office.
Stop calling women in politics 'emotional'
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April 5, 2019
Stop calling women in politics 'emotional'
I really wasn't sure whether I should write this column.
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I really wasn't sure whether I should write this column.
April 5, 2019
Why cabinet, rather than parliament, is the centre of power for African women
How do we know whether women are achieving equitable levels of political representation? For many years, scholars have focused on women’s representation in legislatures.
April 3, 2019
The gender gap at EU elections
Women across Europe don’t tend to vote as much in European elections, compared with men, posing questions on the growing gender gap in both politics and representation in the European Parliament.
Close the political gender gap to reduce corruption
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April 3, 2019
Close the political gender gap to reduce corruption
Including women in local councils is strongly negatively associated with the prevalence of both petty and grand forms of corruption. This reduction in corruption is primarily experienced among women.
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Including women in local councils is strongly negatively associated with the prevalence of both petty and grand forms of corruption. This reduction in corruption is primarily experienced among women.
Strengthening women's participation in local governance: lessons and strategies
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April 2, 2019
Strengthening women's participation in local governance: lessons and strategies
South Africa has made great strides in establishing a constitutional and legislative framework for building a participatory democracy.
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South Africa has made great strides in establishing a constitutional and legislative framework for building a participatory democracy.
Women in local government: what we know and where we go from here
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April 2, 2019
Women in local government: what we know and where we go from here
Women are underrepresented in most elected and appointed positions in local government in the United States.
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Women are underrepresented in most elected and appointed positions in local government in the United States.