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July 14, 2023
Economic woes driving women from politics: WAG

WOMEN Action Group (WAG) says economic challenges and cyberbullying are deterring women from actively participating in political and electoral processes.

July 14, 2023
First female political prisoner in Saied's Tunisia, Chaima Issa, is free

Chaima Isaa, the first female political prisoner in Saied's Tunisia, was finally liberated after spending more than five months in jail but expressed concern about fellow activists still behind bars.

July 14, 2023
ZESN urges society to end violence against women in politics

Zimbabwe Elections Support Network (ZESN)’s Senior Advocacy for Electoral Reform Officer, Heather Koga, has emphasized the need for society and the state to recognize violence against women during election periods as a pressing societal issue that must be prevented an

July 14, 2023
The Campaign School at Yale trains the next generation of women in politics

It’s the final day at The Campaign School at Yale (TCS), and in Room 127 at Yale Law School, students are presenting their case studies on a simulated race for attorney general in Pennsylvania.

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.