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Vote for women — they may be more likely to keep campaign promises, says study

The more women there are in government, the more likely it is to deliver on its campaign promises — that’s the conclusion of a recent American

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Future is female, but why are women leaders missing from India's political arena?

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March 3, 2021

Future is female, but why are women leaders missing from India's political arena?

The recent election of Kamala Harris as the first woman vice president of America has ignited the aspirations of countless women in politics globally.

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The recent election of Kamala Harris as the first woman vice president of America has ignited the aspirations of countless women in politics globally.

The exclusion of women in Myanmar politics helped fuel the military coup

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March 2, 2021

The exclusion of women in Myanmar politics helped fuel the military coup

On Feb. 1, 2021, Myanmar’s military seized power. While a dramatic event, the coup was a continuation of old power structures.

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On Feb. 1, 2021, Myanmar’s military seized power. While a dramatic event, the coup was a continuation of old power structures.

Women in Swiss politics: Still a long way to go

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February 19, 2021

Women in Swiss politics: Still a long way to go

Fifty years after getting the right to vote, women are better represented in the Swiss parliament than ever. In a ranking of 191 countries worldwide, Switzerland is in 17th place.

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It's not unusual: The newly elected all-male Aargau government in October 2020, with its chancellor, Vincenza Trivigno

Fifty years after getting the right to vote, women are better represented in the Swiss parliament than ever. In a ranking of 191 countries worldwide, Switzerland is in 17th place.

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More than a seat at the table: A crossborder discussion on women leaders in Southasian politics

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February 19, 2021

More than a seat at the table: A crossborder discussion on women leaders in Southasian politics

The swearing in of Kamala Harris as the first female vice president of the United States has renewed conversations on women in political leadership ar

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The swearing in of Kamala Harris as the first female vice president of the United States has renewed conversations on women in political leadership ar

Changing The Face Of Politics Podcast

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February 18, 2021

Changing The Face Of Politics Podcast

The Changing the Face of Politics podcast series is an initiative by the National Democratic Institute, launched as part of NDI's commitment to a decade of action to accelerate the pace of change on women's political empowerment.

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The Changing the Face of Politics podcast series is an initiative by the National Democratic Institute, launched as part of NDI's commitment to a decade of action to accelerate the pace of change on women's political empowerment.

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