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Not just Kamala: How Indian and South Asian American women are shaping politics around the country

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August 16, 2024

Not just Kamala: How Indian and South Asian American women are shaping politics around the country

Two high-profile Indian American women — Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris and Usha Vance, wife of Republican vice presidential candidate JD Vance — are shining a spotlight on South Asian women in politics.

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Two high-profile Indian American women — Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris and Usha Vance, wife of Republican vice presidential candidate JD Vance — are shining a spotlight on South Asian women in politics.

Forbes
August 16, 2024
Kamala Harris takes DNC stage in a political landscape changed for women since 2016

On the second night of the Democratic National Convention (DNC) of 2016, Hillary Clinton appeared via satellite as a collage of all male presidents was

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The Star Kenya
August 14, 2024
IEBC urges donor organisations to support women's engagements in politics

We are proud as a country since there has been growth in terms of women's participation in politics, IEBC CEO Marjan Hussein Marjan has said.

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From Kamala Harris to Kaja Kallas, new women leaders don't change International Politics

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August 12, 2024

From Kamala Harris to Kaja Kallas, new women leaders don't change International Politics

Last month several women rose to the top echelons of international politics. Kamala Harris emerged as the lead presidential candidate of the U.S.

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Last month several women rose to the top echelons of international politics. Kamala Harris emerged as the lead presidential candidate of the U.S.

The Sun
August 12, 2024
Documentary on women in Nigerian politics debuts Aug 31

In a deliberate effort to encourage more women to pursue leadership roles, WILAN Global is set to launch a documentary on women, who contested elections into various offices in Nigeria’s 2023 general e

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Experts warn women’s progress in politics is slowing

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August 12, 2024

Experts warn women’s progress in politics is slowing

The number of women running for the House and Senate has dropped, including a record number of incumbent women not running for reelection.

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The number of women running for the House and Senate has dropped, including a record number of incumbent women not running for reelection.

The African
August 9, 2024
Women’s participation in electoral politics is good for democracy in South Africa

Globally, history has shown that politics is predominantly male dominated, where women were not expected to hold significant political views or opinions. This reality is also evident in Africa, where men occupy most major political positions in African countries.

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Harris could become the 1st female U.S. leader; Asia's had several

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August 8, 2024

Harris could become the 1st female U.S. leader; Asia's had several

NEW YORK -- Vice President Kamala Harris' official nomination on Monday as the Democratic Party presidential nominee will be the second time a woman heads a major-party ticket in the U.S., a country that has never elected a female president.

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NEW YORK -- Vice President Kamala Harris' official nomination on Monday as the Democratic Party presidential nominee will be the second time a woman heads a major-party ticket in the U.S., a country that has never elected a female president.

Stereotypical thinking and inconducive environment are invisible barriers for women in politics

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August 8, 2024

Stereotypical thinking and inconducive environment are invisible barriers for women in politics

KUALA LUMPUR: Women representation in the country's political scene is still low due to stereotypical thinking and inconducive environment which prohibits them from venturing into the arena.

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KUALA LUMPUR: Women representation in the country's political scene is still low due to stereotypical thinking and inconducive environment which prohibits them from venturing into the arena.

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