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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.

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.

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.

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.

The New Times
July 26, 2024
Number of women in Rwanda’s lower house of parliament rises to 63.8%

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.

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.

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

Business Tech
July 25, 2024
The two women who could save South Africa’s economy

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

Caracas Chronicles
July 25, 2024
The ballot is men only. But Venezuelan politics are now led by women

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.