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Do women candidates have a harder time being elected?

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September 5, 2024

Do women candidates have a harder time being elected?

In Congress this term, 25% of senators and 28% of representatives are women, near record highs for both houses, but far below equal representation with men. As Kamala Harris runs for president, will being a woman cost her votes?

In Congress this term, 25% of senators and 28% of representatives are women, near record highs for both houses, but far below equal representation with men. As Kamala Harris runs for president, will being a woman cost her votes?

DevDiscourse
September 4, 2024
EU Chief Ursula von der Leyen's Drive for Gender Parity in Commission

European Union chief Ursula von der Leyen is determined to achieve gender parity in her executive Commission amid resistance from member states. She is advocating for a balanced representation of men and women among EU commissioners.

Pulse Nigeria
September 4, 2024
Democracy isn't complete when women are excluded from policy-making - NILDS

The National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies (NILDS) has declared that democracy cannot be considered complete when women are excluded from policy-making processes.

In Kamala Harris, Black women leaders see historic strides — and work ahead

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August 23, 2024

In Kamala Harris, Black women leaders see historic strides — and work ahead

CHICAGO — Only hours before Vice President Kamala Harris officially accepted the Democrat

CHICAGO — Only hours before Vice President Kamala Harris officially accepted the Democrat

The Guardian
August 23, 2024
Kamala Harris pledges to ‘chart a new way forward’ as she accepts nomination

Kamala Harris accepted the Democratic presidential nomination Thursday with a sweeping, pointed speech in which she vowed to prosecute the case against Donald Trump and carry the country to a brighter and fairer future.

Politico
August 23, 2024
Ursula von der Leyen’s EU Commission sausage fest

Hope and momentum: Women lead the charge for gender parity in politics

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August 23, 2024

Hope and momentum: Women lead the charge for gender parity in politics

The struggle for gender parity in politics is far from over, but this week I felt a surge of hope for the future.

The struggle for gender parity in politics is far from over, but this week I felt a surge of hope for the future.

Voice of Nigeria
August 19, 2024
Edo State Deputy Speaker advocates more women in politics

The Deputy Speaker of Edo State House of Assembly, Mrs Lara Edeko has urged women to participate in politics in order to contribute towards good leadership and nation building.

The Star Kenya
August 18, 2024
Millie Odhiambo to women: Shadow leaders in political seats you wish to hold