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Women in politics: ‘Doing it for democracy’

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July 29, 2024

Women in politics: ‘Doing it for democracy’

WOMEN make up half the population here, so it only makes sense that the rate of women’s participation in politics is improved to better represent Malaysia’s demographic.

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WOMEN make up half the population here, so it only makes sense that the rate of women’s participation in politics is improved to better represent Malaysia’s demographic.

When will being a woman not be worth a mention in politics?

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July 29, 2024

When will being a woman not be worth a mention in politics?

As a young woman in politics, I often wonder when it will no longer matter that I’m a woman in politics and when I’ll be commended for my work alone, no matter my sex.

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As a young woman in politics, I often wonder when it will no longer matter that I’m a woman in politics and when I’ll be commended for my work alone, no matter my sex.

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Number of women in Rwanda’s lower house of parliament rises to 63.8%

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Number of women in Rwanda’s lower house of parliament rises to 63.8%

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Up to 63.8 percent of the 80 members of the newly elected Rwandan Chamber of Deputies, the lower house, are women, a list from the National Electoral Commission (NEC) has shown.

The new development represents an increase of women MPs, up from 61 percent in the previous parliament.

A 2021 report dubbed ‘Women in Parliament’ published by the Inter-Parliamentary Union showed that Rwanda was the world’s leading country in terms of having the largest number of women in government positions.

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Up to 63.8 percent of the 80 members of the newly elected Rwandan Chamber of Deputies, the lower house, are women, a list from the National Electoral Commission (NEC) has shown.

The new development represents an increase of women MPs, up from 61 percent in the previous parliament.

A 2021 report dubbed ‘Women in Parliament’ published by the Inter-Parliamentary Union showed that Rwanda was the world’s leading country in terms of having the largest number of women in government positions.

Need to Hear from a Woman Democracy Leader? Try RepresentWomen’s Directory for Political Experts

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July 26, 2024

Need to Hear from a Woman Democracy Leader? Try RepresentWomen’s Directory for Political Experts

There are too many accomplished women in the democracy reform movement whose voices go unheard—which perpetuates misrepresentation in U.S.

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There are too many accomplished women in the democracy reform movement whose voices go unheard—which perpetuates misrepresentation in U.S.

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The two women who could save South Africa’s economy

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The two women who could save South Africa’s economy

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Transport Minister Barbara Creecy and Transnet CEO Michelle Phillips will be critical in changing the direction of South Africa’s economy.

Transnet’s inefficiencies have seriously inhibited growth in South Africa, with manufacturers, miners, and farmers struggling to move their goods.

In 2023, South Africa recorded historically low coal and iron-ore exports due to logistics troubles, specifically rail.

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Transport Minister Barbara Creecy and Transnet CEO Michelle Phillips will be critical in changing the direction of South Africa’s economy.

Transnet’s inefficiencies have seriously inhibited growth in South Africa, with manufacturers, miners, and farmers struggling to move their goods.

In 2023, South Africa recorded historically low coal and iron-ore exports due to logistics troubles, specifically rail.

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The ballot is men only. But Venezuelan politics are now led by women

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After the double blocking of the unitary candidates in March—first of María Corina Machado and then professor Corina Yoris—the initially provisional candidacy of Edmundo González, who is currently leading the polls, was accepted by the National Electoral Council. Hours before, a meeting between Machado, Zulia governor Manuel Rosales and the parties of the Unitary Platform had concluded in the unanimous designation of González as the opposition ‘s candidate.

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Caracas Chronicles

After the double blocking of the unitary candidates in March—first of María Corina Machado and then professor Corina Yoris—the initially provisional candidacy of Edmundo González, who is currently leading the polls, was accepted by the National Electoral Council. Hours before, a meeting between Machado, Zulia governor Manuel Rosales and the parties of the Unitary Platform had concluded in the unanimous designation of González as the opposition ‘s candidate.

Powerful women tend to be called by their first name. It's not an accident

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July 25, 2024

Powerful women tend to be called by their first name. It's not an accident

NPR's Ari Shapiro talks to University of Houston's Mirya Holman about why women in political leadership tend to be referred to by their first names more often than their male counterparts.

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NPR's Ari Shapiro talks to University of Houston's Mirya Holman about why women in political leadership tend to be referred to by their first names more often than their male counterparts.

Harris’ national rise follows trend of growing power for women in politics

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July 24, 2024

Harris’ national rise follows trend of growing power for women in politics

Vice President Kamala Harris is gaining support to become the Democratic nominee for president.

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Vice President Kamala Harris is gaining support to become the Democratic nominee for president.

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