May 2, 2019
Which countries in Europe have the highest proportion of women in parliament?
Do two of Europe's most recent elections signal a new trend on the continent?
Women's Leadership
A hard truth in Indian politics: men feel threatened by women who are intelligent, single and independent
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April 26, 2019
A hard truth in Indian politics: men feel threatened by women who are intelligent, single and independent
The odds are stacked heavily against women in politics. They are up against strong, entrenched and largely patriarchal lobbies in political parties.
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The odds are stacked heavily against women in politics. They are up against strong, entrenched and largely patriarchal lobbies in political parties.
April 26, 2019
Challenges and the way forward for women in politics in India
As India gears up for the world’s largest election process, one cannot help but think of some of the unfulfilled promises made when a young India emerged amongst the preeminent democracies of the world.
Is a new era dawning for women in politics?
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April 25, 2019
Is a new era dawning for women in politics?
By Robert D. Eldridge,
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By Robert D. Eldridge,
Women in Ethiopia still struggle despite leadership in government
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April 25, 2019
Women in Ethiopia still struggle despite leadership in government
Following 2018 elections in Ethiopia, a record-breaking number of women now hold leadership positions in the country’s government. But women still struggle to rise up the ranks in other sectors.
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Following 2018 elections in Ethiopia, a record-breaking number of women now hold leadership positions in the country’s government. But women still struggle to rise up the ranks in other sectors.
April 25, 2019
Sudanese women are right to demand parity in the transition
Sudan’s transition must be inclusive if it is to build a country for all Sudanese.
April 25, 2019
DRC MPs elect woman speaker of parliament, Jeanine Mabunda
Lawmakers in the Democratic Republic of Congo, DRC, on Wednesday elected Jeanine Mabunda as head of the national assembly.
April 24, 2019
Japanese city gets its first ever female politician
Misuzu Ikeda becomes first assemblywoman in Tarumizu as record numbers of women elected nationwide.
April 24, 2019
Gender doesn't matter in Israeli elections, they said. New research proves different
New election questionnaire finds women tend to lean to the left in the voting ballots, but when it comes to diplomacy and security, they're more hawkish than men.