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Women's Leadership

my joy online
January 9, 2025
Ghana’s First Female Vice President: A Trailblazer in Leadership and Inspiration

Ghana made history when the National Democratic Congress (NDC) nominated Professor Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang as the running mate to former President John Dramani Mahama for the 2020 general elections.

Bridging the gap: Addressing gender inequality in politics and leadership

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January 8, 2025

Bridging the gap: Addressing gender inequality in politics and leadership

MOST often during political elections in Tanzania and across the world, women face a number of gender-based barriers to leadership, something which contributes to their defeat.

MOST often during political elections in Tanzania and across the world, women face a number of gender-based barriers to leadership, something which contributes to their defeat.

new national star
January 8, 2025
African women celebrate as Ghana swears in first female Vice President

Prof. Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang has officially assumed the role of Vice President of Ghana following her swearing-in on Tuesday.

Political reintegration and the continuation of the struggle after war: Women ex-combatants in formal and informal politics

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January 6, 2025

Political reintegration and the continuation of the struggle after war: Women ex-combatants in formal and informal politics

This is the second issue of our policy insight series on gender-inclusive conflict transformation. This paper explores the political re-conversion pathways that women ex-combatants pursue after the signing of a peace agreement.

This is the second issue of our policy insight series on gender-inclusive conflict transformation. This paper explores the political re-conversion pathways that women ex-combatants pursue after the signing of a peace agreement.

The Citizen
January 2, 2025
Women leaders urge others to embrace political ambitions

Following their victories in the recent Local Government Elections, newly elected female leaders are encouraging other women to pursue leadership roles despite the challenges.

The Motivation for Women in Politics - The Contemporary Politics of Women’s Participation and Representation in Africa

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December 30, 2024

The Motivation for Women in Politics - The Contemporary Politics of Women’s Participation and Representation in Africa

Women’s presence in politics is vital for shaping policy outcomes in the economic, social and cultural spheres.

Women’s presence in politics is vital for shaping policy outcomes in the economic, social and cultural spheres.

Sudanese Women’s Participation in Ongoing Peace Processes

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December 20, 2024

Sudanese Women’s Participation in Ongoing Peace Processes

International IDEA organized in August 2024, in Kampala, Uganda, a roundtable with the Adeela Foundation to discuss and evaluate the role of Sudanese women in peace and ending war initiatives.

International IDEA organized in August 2024, in Kampala, Uganda, a roundtable with the Adeela Foundation to discuss and evaluate the role of Sudanese women in peace and ending war initiatives.

UN Women
December 19, 2024
Only five women elected in direct presidential elections in 2024

New York, 19 December, 2024 –