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Multiple women are in the 2020 race already and people are so pumped

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January 18, 2019

Multiple women are in the 2020 race already and people are so pumped

It's perhaps more likely than ever that the next U.S. president could be a woman.

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It's perhaps more likely than ever that the next U.S. president could be a woman.

January 17, 2019
Young, female and diverse: Legislatures begin to change to save democracy

As many political analysts see democracy weakened by introverted, xenophobic parties and autocratic leaders, a glimmer of hope is offered by a new generation of candidates and voters.

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January 16, 2019
Senior female MPs to come together to encourage women in politics

It's rare that members of parliament from across the political spectrum sit down and unanimously agree on an issue.

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Australia: Liberal women have little chance if the system still favours party cronyism

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January 15, 2019

Australia: Liberal women have little chance if the system still favours party cronyism

By Eugenie Joseph,

Many candidates – across all parties – are not selected on clear merit, especially for winnable seats.

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By Eugenie Joseph,

Many candidates – across all parties – are not selected on clear merit, especially for winnable seats.

January 15, 2019
Roundtable: Political empowerment of women through ICTs

The Office of International IDEA to the European Union organized on 7 December 2018, a Roundtable discussion on ”Political empowerment of women through ICTs”, with the support of the Canadian Mission to the European Union.

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What you see when it’s your job to open a woman MP’s Facebook messages

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January 15, 2019

What you see when it’s your job to open a woman MP’s Facebook messages

I’ve worked at parliament for three different MPs over five years. For the first time, I’m now working for a woman MP, and the kind of messages sent to her online are shocking.

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I’ve worked at parliament for three different MPs over five years. For the first time, I’m now working for a woman MP, and the kind of messages sent to her online are shocking.

Redefining representation: The women of the 116th Congress

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January 14, 2019

Redefining representation: The women of the 116th Congress

Just over a century ago, Jeannette Rankin of Montana won a seat in the House of Representatives, becoming the first woman ever elected to federal office.

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Just over a century ago, Jeannette Rankin of Montana won a seat in the House of Representatives, becoming the first woman ever elected to federal office.

January 14, 2019
Studies show that countries with more women in government have healthier populations

In November 2015, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau formed the first gender-balanced cabinet in Canadian history. In announcing his cabinet, he ensured that half of his closest advisers (15 out of a total of 30) were women.

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