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July 14, 2023
Zimbabwe: Women politicians sidelined ahead of 23 August polls

Ten men are competing for Zimbabwe’s top job after two female candidates failed to raise enough funds to file their nominations.

July 14, 2023
Netherlands: another prominent woman quits national politics over "ugly" atmosphere; more concerns raised



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July 12, 2023
Meet the Nigerian women political leaders elected in the 2023 general polls

While women make up 49% of Nigeria’s population, their representation in politics and governance doesn’t quite match.

July 11, 2023
Ministerial appointments: women, youths deserves better representation – group tells Tinubu

A group under the auspices of Progressive Ambassador for APC project, has calls on President Bola Tinubu to consider women and youths in his cabinet.

July 11, 2023
RipplesMetrics: The numbers show Nigerian women performed poorly in 2023 general elections

Female participation in the politics and governance of Nigeria has been way down below average since the country’s transition to representative democracy in 1999.

July 11, 2023
The League of Women voters takes on the environment

Once they won the right to vote, some women’s suffrage activists in the United States moved on to focus on how to direct this new electoral power.

July 10, 2023
WFD trains women councilors on inclusive politics, gender development

At the opening ceremony, Madi Jobarteh, country director of Westminster Foundation for Democracy, extended hearty congratulation to all the mayors, chairpersons and councilors on their election.

July 10, 2023
Pakistan: Rehana Laghari for election reforms to strengthen role of women in politics

Acting Speaker Sindh Assembly and Pattern in Chief Women Parliamentary Caucus Sindh Rehana Laghari, on Wednesday, stressed on need of reforms in the election laws to strengthen role of women in politics.

July 10, 2023
UN Resident Coordinator wants disabled women’s political participation








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