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Norway's strategic plan 2011-13: Women, Peace and Security

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July 23, 2013

Norway's strategic plan 2011-13: Women, Peace and Security

The participation of women in key decision-making processes related to peace and security is a goal in itself. Their contribution is also important in preventing, managing and resolving conflict, and not least in building up societies after conflict.
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The participation of women in key decision-making processes related to peace and security is a goal in itself. Their contribution is also important in preventing, managing and resolving conflict, and not least in building up societies after conflict.

Do politics matter? Women in Swedish local elected assemblies 1970-2010 and gender equality in outcomes

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July 22, 2013

Do politics matter? Women in Swedish local elected assemblies 1970-2010 and gender equality in outcomes

In this paper, it is attempted to explain variations in gender equality at the subnational level in Sweden.
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In this paper, it is attempted to explain variations in gender equality at the subnational level in Sweden.

The Political Participation of Indigenous Women in the Ecuadorian Congress: Unfinished Business

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July 17, 2013

The Political Participation of Indigenous Women in the Ecuadorian Congress: Unfinished Business

Latin America is populated by some 40 million indigenous people of a total population of about 500 million. Among the countries with a predominantly indigenous population are Guatemala, Bolivia and Ecuador.

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Latin America is populated by some 40 million indigenous people of a total population of about 500 million. Among the countries with a predominantly indigenous population are Guatemala, Bolivia and Ecuador.

Voters don’t care how women in politics look

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June 24, 2013

Voters don’t care how women in politics look

Poli-Sci Perspective is a weekly Wonkblog feature in which Georgetown University’s Dan Hopkins and George Washington University’s 

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Poli-Sci Perspective is a weekly Wonkblog feature in which Georgetown University’s Dan Hopkins and George Washington University’s 

IMF video: Women in Charge

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June 18, 2013

IMF video: Women in Charge

Underrepresentation of women in leadership positions and top-paying jobs persists. But a study in rural India suggests that exposure to female leaders can dramatically improve people’s attitudes toward girls and women.

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Underrepresentation of women in leadership positions and top-paying jobs persists. But a study in rural India suggests that exposure to female leaders can dramatically improve people’s attitudes toward girls and women.

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A transformative stand-alone goal on achieving gender equality, women's rights and women's empowerment: Imperatives and Key Components

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June 1, 2013

A transformative stand-alone goal on achieving gender equality, women's rights and women's empowerment: Imperatives and Key Components

As the leading organization with a global mandate to promote gender equality, women’s rights and women’s empowerment, the United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women (UN Women)
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As the leading organization with a global mandate to promote gender equality, women’s rights and women’s empowerment, the United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women (UN Women)
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