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Source: Ground Views
February 1, 2024
Breaking the glass ceiling for women in politics

Women in Sri Lanka face serious barriers to political representation and the country ranks among the lowest in the world for the percentage of women in national legislatures.

Source: Digital Journal
January 25, 2024
Indonesian women hope election breaks them into boys’ club

Indonesia’s election lineup next month will be dominated by men, but a number of women are trying to break into a political scene long overshadowed by patriarchal elites.

The Citizen
January 25, 2024
Tanzania: women MPs raise voices for more female candidates in upcoming elections

Dodoma. Tanzania's political landscape is poised for a transformative shift as female parliamentarians unite under the banner of the "Women in Politics Parliamentary Group."

The Daily Star
January 25, 2024
It’s still a man’s world in politics

Since the restoration of democracy in 1991, the reins of the government have always been in the hands of a woman (except during the state of emergency in 2007-08).

South China Morning Post
January 24, 2024
Indonesia election 2024: woman whose ‘words carry weight’ could determine winner of presidential polls
The all-male Indonesian presidential race in February to decide the next leader of
Peace FM Online
January 24, 2024
Ghana needs a female running mate - FIDA tells NPP, NDC

The International Federation of Women Lawyers (FIDA-Ghana) has expressed their bitter feelings over the neglect of women in leading political roles in Ghana.

January 24, 2024
Nikki Haley made strides for women in politics. There’s just one problem: Trump

NASHUA, New Hampshire — Nikki Haley has already gone further than any Republican woman before her who ran for president.

Source: Mint
January 24, 2024
India: women's political empowerment will enhance governance and boost the economy
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