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How Southeast Asia pioneered female leadership, and lessons for development cooperation

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December 8, 2023

How Southeast Asia pioneered female leadership, and lessons for development cooperation

Today, I’d like to reflect on why Southeast Asia stands out in the global history of gender, for pioneering female political and spiritual leadership; how job-creating economic growth, urbanisation and universities are the major contemporary drivers of gender equality;

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Today, I’d like to reflect on why Southeast Asia stands out in the global history of gender, for pioneering female political and spiritual leadership; how job-creating economic growth, urbanisation and universities are the major contemporary drivers of gender equality;

The Friday Times
December 8, 2023
Are women in India emerging as new power brokers in politics?

A noteworthy trend is emerging in Indian democracy, where women are choosing to participate in the electoral process. As the percentage of women voters rises across India, it is yet to be seen how future elections will be impacted.

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Dhaka Tribune
December 7, 2023
Where are the women in politics?

It is truly disheartening to observe the glaring absence of female candidates vying for political office in the upcoming general elections.

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Pro take: How have women risen to the top of Mexican politics?

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December 5, 2023

Pro take: How have women risen to the top of Mexican politics?

You might have been surprised when the news broke that Mexico — a country historically known for chauvinism — is on the path to elect a woman as president in 2024.

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You might have been surprised when the news broke that Mexico — a country historically known for chauvinism — is on the path to elect a woman as president in 2024.

Daily Sabah
December 5, 2023
Turkish women mark 89 years of full political rights, to vote, hold office

One of the first few countries to introduce suffrage for women and their election to office, Türkiye marks the 89th anniversary of the constitutional amendment, with more women in political offices though they are still outnumbered by men.

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Northern Ireland peace deal: Women’s role finally recognised, says activist

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December 1, 2023

Northern Ireland peace deal: Women’s role finally recognised, says activist

Belfast, Northern Ireland – Northern Irish academic and activist Monica McWilliams says it has taken 25 years for

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Belfast, Northern Ireland – Northern Irish academic and activist Monica McWilliams says it has taken 25 years for

Courage, optimism, and action: A pathway to boost African democracies

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December 1, 2023

Courage, optimism, and action: A pathway to boost African democracies

Governance in Africa is undergoing an upheaval – the kind that is people-driven, and more recently and unfortunately, army driven

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Governance in Africa is undergoing an upheaval – the kind that is people-driven, and more recently and unfortunately, army driven

Women grab back: exclusion, policy threat, and women’s political ambition

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November 30, 2023

Women grab back: exclusion, policy threat, and women’s political ambition

Previous work suggests that observing women officeholders increases women’s political ambition.

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Previous work suggests that observing women officeholders increases women’s political ambition.

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