November 30, 2023
UN partners CDD, seeks more women's political participation in Nigeria
The United Nations Women (UN Women) has called for an increase in women’s political participation in Nigeria.
Women's Leadership
November 29, 2023
New fund to advance women's political leadership
Suyen Barahona, as president of the Nicaraguan Unión Democrática Renovadora (UNAMOS), was kidnapped and sent to the country’s infamously grim El Chipote prison for 606 days.
November 29, 2023
Breaking barriers: how gender quotas transform political participation
Gender quotas have successfully brought women to positions of political power. But the question remains: how and why do they influence women’s political participation, especially in societies where entrenched patriarchal norms serve as barriers, both wi
Women and diplomacy
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November 27, 2023
Women and diplomacy
Historically, international relations have been one of the fields with the lowest female representation within the world of politics: except for a few notable exceptions, diplomacy has typically been a “man’s world” (Barrios Baron, 2020; Cengiz, 2023
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Historically, international relations have been one of the fields with the lowest female representation within the world of politics: except for a few notable exceptions, diplomacy has typically been a “man’s world” (Barrios Baron, 2020; Cengiz, 2023
Does British TV portray politically renegade women negatively?
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November 27, 2023
Does British TV portray politically renegade women negatively?
British TV features plenty of women who wield power. This is unsurprising. But what we see little of is scrutiny of how these women are presented and the associated narratives.
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British TV features plenty of women who wield power. This is unsurprising. But what we see little of is scrutiny of how these women are presented and the associated narratives.
November 27, 2023
Political, social and health factors affecting Ugandan woman
KAMPALA – Activists have decried underlying factors that still pose a threat to the attained efforts in the advancement of gender equality and empowerment of women in political, economic and social spheres.
Suella Braverman – the trap for women (of colour) in politics
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November 27, 2023
Suella Braverman – the trap for women (of colour) in politics
It has been a spectacular fall from grace for the Home Secretary, Suella Braverman. After being unceremoniously sacked from her position, her divisive reign as one of the highest-ranking ministers in this country has come to an end.
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It has been a spectacular fall from grace for the Home Secretary, Suella Braverman. After being unceremoniously sacked from her position, her divisive reign as one of the highest-ranking ministers in this country has come to an end.
November 24, 2023
Surging sexual violence in Sudan’s war spurs call for accountability
(NAIROBI) – Amidst Sudan’s ongoing conflict, the Strategic Initiative for Women in the Horn of Africa (SIHA) has raised alarm over a surge in sexual violence cases targeting women and girls.
Criminalise violence against women in politics
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November 24, 2023
Criminalise violence against women in politics
SENATE President Mabel Chinomona has condemned violence against female legislators saying it erodes trust and confidence that citizens place in their elected representatives.
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SENATE President Mabel Chinomona has condemned violence against female legislators saying it erodes trust and confidence that citizens place in their elected representatives.