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Women's Leadership

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.

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.

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.

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.

The New York Times
August 6, 2024
Harris Officially Secures Democratic Party’s Nomination for President
Aljazeera
August 5, 2024
Bangladesh PM Hasina quits and flees as protesters storm palace

Bangladesh’s Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has reportedly resigned and fled the country in the face of

News Central TV
August 4, 2024
Nigerian Minister advocates for greater inclusion of women in politics

Nigeria’s Minister of Women Affairs, Uju Kennedy Ohanenye, has emphasised the need for greater inclusion of women in politics and governance, acknowledging their crucial role

Opinion: Why gender matters in politics, and what has to change

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August 3, 2024

Opinion: Why gender matters in politics, and what has to change

Gender shouldn't matter when choosing a president — but after nearly 250 years of American democracy and zero women presidents, it clearly has.

Gender shouldn't matter when choosing a president — but after nearly 250 years of American democracy and zero women presidents, it clearly has.

The personal is political for women in politics

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August 1, 2024

The personal is political for women in politics

The personal is political” is a popular feminist slogan that emerged in the late 1960s and became central to the feminist movements of the 1970s.

The personal is political” is a popular feminist slogan that emerged in the late 1960s and became central to the feminist movements of the 1970s.