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May 26, 2023
Women’s meaningful participation in political and public life in Afghanistan focus of special OSCE Asian partners meeting
The Special OSCE Asian Partners for Co-operation Group met today to discuss key aspects for ensuring women’s participation in political and public life. The meeting was convened by the Polish Chair of the Group.
May 25, 2023
Angola debates the women’s role in building peace and democracy
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May 22, 2023
Coalition seeks more women inclusion in Nigerian politics
Following the decline in the number of women elected into elective offices in the 2023 general election, women groups in the country have called for more inclusion in the political process of the country.
May 22, 2023
Liberia: NEC, parties sign MoU to increase women’s political participation
The National Elections Commission (NEC) and registered political parties and alliances have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to increase women’s participation in the upcoming electoral process.
May 20, 2023
Nigeria: UN Women seek action against electoral gender-based violence
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May 19, 2023
Women's representation in Turkiye Parliament at highest level in history
Women's representation in the Turkish Parliament will be the highest level in history after Sunday's parliamentary elections, Anadolu News Agency reports.
May 17, 2023
The path to women’s political participation in Bhutan
In Bhutan’s 2023 National Council elections, only one woman was elected to the NC from a female population of around 360,000.
May 17, 2023
Indonesia’s election commission yields to demands to restore women’s representation rule
The commission will give political parties until May 14 to revise their lists of candidates for the 2024 legislative election to accommodate the rule change.