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USA: Women in politics still face sexism from the media

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December 8, 2022

USA: Women in politics still face sexism from the media

From Hillary Clinton to Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, some things have yet to change.

From Hillary Clinton to Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, some things have yet to change.

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“Their courage should give us hope and direction”: Generation Equality Action Coalition on Feminist Movements and Leadership uplifts the contributions and priorities of women human rights defenders

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“Their courage should give us hope and direction”: Generation Equality Action Coalition on Feminist Movements and Leadership uplifts the contributions and priorities of women human rights defenders

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On 29 November, the Action Coalition on Feminist Movements and Leadership, together with UN Women and the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights, held their first official commemoration of International Women Human Rights Defenders Day to centre the voices and experiences of women human rights defenders and call on the international community to provide them necessary public, political and financial support and protection.  

On 29 November, the Action Coalition on Feminist Movements and Leadership, together with UN Women and the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights, held their first official commemoration of International Women Human Rights Defenders Day to centre the voices and experiences of women human rights defenders and call on the international community to provide them necessary public, political and financial support and protection.  

California Politics: Huge gains for women in the Legislature

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December 7, 2022

California Politics: Huge gains for women in the Legislature

SACRAMENTO —  The California Legislature that will be sworn in Monday will include more women than ever before, accounting for about 42% of state lawmakers.

SACRAMENTO —  The California Legislature that will be sworn in Monday will include more women than ever before, accounting for about 42% of state lawmakers.

Preventing violence against women in politics – Benchmarks for political parties

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December 5, 2022

Preventing violence against women in politics – Benchmarks for political parties

Preventing Violence Against Women in Politics – Benchmarks for Political Parties (2022) is a joint paper by democracy organisations working with political parties, which presents interventions for political parties on how to prevent and address any form of

Preventing Violence Against Women in Politics – Benchmarks for Political Parties (2022) is a joint paper by democracy organisations working with political parties, which presents interventions for political parties on how to prevent and address any form of

India: Why women quota in Parliament would ensure greater participation in workforce? Economist Augusto Lopez-Claros discusses its importance with MK Anand at Times Now Summit 2022

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December 5, 2022

India: Why women quota in Parliament would ensure greater participation in workforce? Economist Augusto Lopez-Claros discusses its importance with MK Anand at Times Now Summit 2022

A stronger representation of women in India’s power structure will greatly boost India’s economic growth, opined Augusto Lopez-Claros, chair of the Global Governance Forum.

A stronger representation of women in India’s power structure will greatly boost India’s economic growth, opined Augusto Lopez-Claros, chair of the Global Governance Forum.

Addressing violence against women in politics in the OSCE region: Toolkit

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December 2, 2022

Addressing violence against women in politics in the OSCE region: Toolkit

Violence against women in all its forms is perceived by the OSCE as one of the most pervasive impediments to women’s full, equal and effective participation in political and public life and as a threat to human security.

Violence against women in all its forms is perceived by the OSCE as one of the most pervasive impediments to women’s full, equal and effective participation in political and public life and as a threat to human security.

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UN scores Nigeria low on women participation in politics

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UN scores Nigeria low on women participation in politics

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INEC urges political parties to respect their constitutions

The United Nations (UN) has scored Nigeria low in the area of women participation in politics.

INEC urges political parties to respect their constitutions

The United Nations (UN) has scored Nigeria low in the area of women participation in politics.

Experts React To Question On Prime Ministers Meeting “Because Of Their Age”

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December 1, 2022

Experts React To Question On Prime Ministers Meeting “Because Of Their Age”

question asked to New Zealand’s prime minister, Jacinda Ardern, to justify why she was meeting with Finland’

question asked to New Zealand’s prime minister, Jacinda Ardern, to justify why she was meeting with Finland’