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Only 7 women figure in BRS list for Assembly elections

Submitted by Editor on Tue, 08/22/2023 - 04:28

Only 7 women figure in BRS list for Assembly elections

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August 2023 election: Zim’s women battle to break political glass ceiling

Submitted by Editor on Mon, 08/21/2023 - 05:30

August 2023 election: Zim’s women battle to break political glass ceiling

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Despite an elaborate legislative and policy framework in Zimbabwe pushing for women’s participation in politics, the numbers from the nomination process show a regression at all levels of candidature compared to statistics recorded in 2018. Overall, 70 women are contesting for National Assembly seats, accounting for 11% of the 637 prospective candidates. In the 2018 general elections, women constituted 14.4% of the 1648 national assembly candidates.

Despite an elaborate legislative and policy framework in Zimbabwe pushing for women’s participation in politics, the numbers from the nomination process show a regression at all levels of candidature compared to statistics recorded in 2018. Overall, 70 women are contesting for National Assembly seats, accounting for 11% of the 637 prospective candidates. In the 2018 general elections, women constituted 14.4% of the 1648 national assembly candidates.

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Türkiye: CHP pledges to increase women's representation in local govts

Submitted by Editor on Mon, 08/21/2023 - 05:14

Türkiye: CHP pledges to increase women's representation in local govts

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Let’s elect female president …diplomat urges Ghanaians

Submitted by Editor on Mon, 08/21/2023 - 05:02

Let’s elect female president …diplomat urges Ghanaians

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Top women in Maryland government, local administration stress of importance of women in leadership

Submitted by Editor on Mon, 08/21/2023 - 04:55

Top women in Maryland government, local administration stress of importance of women in leadership

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Experts call for increased participation of women in politics

Submitted by Editor on Mon, 08/21/2023 - 04:21

Experts call for increased participation of women in politics

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Liberian women sign peace manifesto

Submitted by Editor on Fri, 08/18/2023 - 06:56

Liberian women sign peace manifesto

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She is running workshops to ensure the voice of rural women is heard in political life

Submitted by Editor on Fri, 08/18/2023 - 05:15

She is running workshops to ensure the voice of rural women is heard in political life

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Japanese political parties boosting support for female candidates

Submitted by Editor on Fri, 08/18/2023 - 05:10

Japanese political parties boosting support for female candidates

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