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‘Suffocating intimidation’: female politicians in Sierra Leone on sexism and abuse

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May 4, 2023

‘Suffocating intimidation’: female politicians in Sierra Leone on sexism and abuse

As the country gears up for polls in June, women in politics speak out about refusing to be silenced despite the abuse and intimidation they face

As the country gears up for polls in June, women in politics speak out about refusing to be silenced despite the abuse and intimidation they face

April 27, 2023
Paraguay's women battle to break political glass ceiling

ASUNCION (Reuters) - In Paraguay's election on Sunday, Soledad Nunez, a 40-year-old engineer and former minister, is looking to break into the South American country's male-dominated political arena as its first elected female vice

After Ardern, Marin and Sturgeon, is female representation in politics going backwards?

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April 20, 2023

After Ardern, Marin and Sturgeon, is female representation in politics going backwards?

The growth in the number of female leaders has plateaued around the world, while representation in national parliaments remains static

The growth in the number of female leaders has plateaued around the world, while representation in national parliaments remains static

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Book talk: Women and Power in Africa - Aspiring, Campaigning, and Governing

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Book talk: Women and Power in Africa - Aspiring, Campaigning, and Governing

This talk brings together experts on gender and African politics to examine trends in women’s political participation across the continent.

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INTER PARES Partnership with Niger - Exchange with Women’s Caucuses and Women Deputies

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April 12, 2023

INTER PARES Partnership with Niger - Exchange with Women’s Caucuses and Women Deputies

As part of the INTER PARES Partnership with the National Assembly of Niger, a hybrid peer-to-peer exchange on the role and responsibilities of Women’s Caucuses and Women Deputies took place on 19 O

As part of the INTER PARES Partnership with the National Assembly of Niger, a hybrid peer-to-peer exchange on the role and responsibilities of Women’s Caucuses and Women Deputies took place on 19 O

Missing: Vital Voices of Lebanese Women in Politics

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April 12, 2023

Missing: Vital Voices of Lebanese Women in Politics

This paper provides an overview of Lebanese women’s participation in political decision- making through a case study of women’s participation in the parliamentary elections of 2022 from a gender perspective.

This paper provides an overview of Lebanese women’s participation in political decision- making through a case study of women’s participation in the parliamentary elections of 2022 from a gender perspective.

April 7, 2023
Finnish elections dominated by women

Even though the Finnish elections were won by a male, women dominated Finland’s general election that took place on Sunday, with the most successful candidates being female.