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Social media, politics, and gendered disinformation

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June 23, 2021

Social media, politics, and gendered disinformation

Kristina Wilfore and Lucina Di Meco are global experts and passionate advocates for women’s digital rights.

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Kristina Wilfore and Lucina Di Meco are global experts and passionate advocates for women’s digital rights.

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WFD campaign empowers women in elections in Bosnia and Herzegovina

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WFD campaign empowers women in elections in Bosnia and Herzegovina

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The Constitution and legal system of Bosnia and Herzegovina stipulate equality between women and men. However, gender inequalities are found across all social domains. Women are still underrepresented in politics, and particularly so in top positions and elected offices. When a country has a higher representation of women in politics, the effects are multi-fold, resulting in tangible benefits for democracy. Women play a key role in peacebuilding and their work, engagement and contributions to society should be in the spotlight.

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The Constitution and legal system of Bosnia and Herzegovina stipulate equality between women and men. However, gender inequalities are found across all social domains. Women are still underrepresented in politics, and particularly so in top positions and elected offices. When a country has a higher representation of women in politics, the effects are multi-fold, resulting in tangible benefits for democracy. Women play a key role in peacebuilding and their work, engagement and contributions to society should be in the spotlight.

Women’s political careers: Leadership in practice

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June 18, 2021

Women’s political careers: Leadership in practice

Women’s political leadership is important for ensuring that women’s perspectives and experiences are included in political decision-making. Over the past 25 years, the overall percentage of women in parliaments has more than doubled.

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Women’s political leadership is important for ensuring that women’s perspectives and experiences are included in political decision-making. Over the past 25 years, the overall percentage of women in parliaments has more than doubled.

From fake nudes to rape threats: how gendered disinformation is deployed to push women out of politics

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June 17, 2021

From fake nudes to rape threats: how gendered disinformation is deployed to push women out of politics

For women political leaders, social media had the potential to be a big gamechanger.

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For women political leaders, social media had the potential to be a big gamechanger.

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Robinah Nabbanja becomes Uganda’s first female prime minister

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Robinah Nabbanja becomes Uganda’s first female prime minister

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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Kakumiro Woman Member of Parliament Robinah Nabbanja has been approved by legislators as Uganda’s first female Prime Minister. Nabbanja will replace Dr Ruhakana Rugunda, now a special envoy in the Office of the President.

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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Kakumiro Woman Member of Parliament Robinah Nabbanja has been approved by legislators as Uganda’s first female Prime Minister. Nabbanja will replace Dr Ruhakana Rugunda, now a special envoy in the Office of the President.

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Parliament approves Jessica Alupo as Vice President of Uganda

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Parliament approves Jessica Alupo as Vice President of Uganda

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The Parliament of Uganda has Monday morning approved the appointment of Hon Jessica Alupo as new Vice President of Uganda.

The Parliament of Uganda has Monday morning approved the appointment of Hon Jessica Alupo as new Vice President of Uganda.

The motion to approve Katakwi Woman, MP Alupo was moved by Ruhinda North MP, Thomas Tayebwa.

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The Parliament of Uganda has Monday morning approved the appointment of Hon Jessica Alupo as new Vice President of Uganda.

The Parliament of Uganda has Monday morning approved the appointment of Hon Jessica Alupo as new Vice President of Uganda.

The motion to approve Katakwi Woman, MP Alupo was moved by Ruhinda North MP, Thomas Tayebwa.

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