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NDI World Affairs Briefing Q&A: Supporting Women's Leadership in Parliament

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September 13, 2013

NDI World Affairs Briefing Q&A: Supporting Women's Leadership in Parliament

NDI staff participants: Jacqueline Corcoran (Bangladesh), Lindsay Robinson (Sierra Leone), Natalie Hill (Ukraine), Mark De La Iglesia (Governance).

NDI staff participants: Jacqueline Corcoran (Bangladesh), Lindsay Robinson (Sierra Leone), Natalie Hill (Ukraine), Mark De La Iglesia (Governance).

Finally, Megawati’s Silence Truly is Golden

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September 11, 2013

Finally, Megawati’s Silence Truly is Golden

It is still fresh in our memory how dreadfully the media treated Megawati after she took leadership of the PDI-P in 1993.

It is still fresh in our memory how dreadfully the media treated Megawati after she took leadership of the PDI-P in 1993.

The Power of Political Voice: Women's Political Representation and Crime in India

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September 10, 2013

The Power of Political Voice: Women's Political Representation and Crime in India

Using state-level variation in the timing of political reforms, we find that an increase in female representation in local government induces a large and significant rise in documented crimes against women
Using state-level variation in the timing of political reforms, we find that an increase in female representation in local government induces a large and significant rise in documented crimes against women

Women in Power: Beyond access to influence in a post-2015 world

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September 10, 2013

Women in Power: Beyond access to influence in a post-2015 world

The international process under way to develop a post-2015 development framework provides an opportunity to address this deeply rooted and persistent inequality in our society; an inequality that is not onl
The international process under way to develop a post-2015 development framework provides an opportunity to address this deeply rooted and persistent inequality in our society; an inequality that is not onl

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Time for Women: An Interview with Two of Papua New Guinea's Newest Women Parliamentarians

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September 6, 2013

Time for Women: An Interview with Two of Papua New Guinea's Newest Women Parliamentarians

Interview conducted by UN WOMEN with Two of Papua New Guinea's Newest Women Parliamentarians.

Interview conducted by UN WOMEN with Two of Papua New Guinea's Newest Women Parliamentarians.

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UNDP Administrator, Helen Clark, creates a ladder for women

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August 16, 2013

UNDP Administrator, Helen Clark, creates a ladder for women

Helen Clark talks with FORBES on challenges, ladership and smart economics.

Published August 15, 2013

Helen Clark talks with FORBES on challenges, ladership and smart economics.

Published August 15, 2013

Equal Participation of Women and Men in Decision-Making Processes, with Particular Emphasis on Political Participation and Leadership

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August 15, 2013

Equal Participation of Women and Men in Decision-Making Processes, with Particular Emphasis on Political Participation and Leadership

Report of the Expert Group Meeting held in Addis-Ababa, Ethiopia on 24 – 27 October 2005

Report of the Expert Group Meeting held in Addis-Ababa, Ethiopia on 24 – 27 October 2005

The gender dimension of the Millennium Development Goals Report 2013

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August 14, 2013

The gender dimension of the Millennium Development Goals Report 2013

Since their adoption more than 13 years ago, significant and substantial progress has been made in meeting many of the eight Millennium Development Goals, including visible improvements in all health areas as well as primary education, and halving the number of people living in extreme poverty.

Since their adoption more than 13 years ago, significant and substantial progress has been made in meeting many of the eight Millennium Development Goals, including visible improvements in all health areas as well as primary education, and halving the number of people living in extreme poverty.

Women’s Participation in Politics and Decision-Making in Ukraine: Strategy Paper

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August 5, 2013

Women’s Participation in Politics and Decision-Making in Ukraine: Strategy Paper

Gender equality in political participation is a fundamental aspect of modern democratic governance. Under international standards, both men and women should have equal rights and opportunities to participate fully in all aspects and at all levels of political processes.
Gender equality in political participation is a fundamental aspect of modern democratic governance. Under international standards, both men and women should have equal rights and opportunities to participate fully in all aspects and at all levels of political processes.