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Women in Indian Politics: A story that has changed little over the years

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June 20, 2024

Women in Indian Politics: A story that has changed little over the years

India recently concluded its 2024 general elections, which took place in seven phases—from April 19 to June 1—to elect all 543 members of the Lok Sabha (lower house).

India recently concluded its 2024 general elections, which took place in seven phases—from April 19 to June 1—to elect all 543 members of the Lok Sabha (lower house).

Women leaders remain scarce in Thai local politics. What can be done?

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June 19, 2024

Women leaders remain scarce in Thai local politics. What can be done?

According to a report by UN Women, as of January 2023, Thai women held only 20

According to a report by UN Women, as of January 2023, Thai women held only 20

A lack of real progress on women in politics

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June 17, 2024

A lack of real progress on women in politics

Only 30% of candidates are female, writes Hannah Stevens. The issues lie in selection processes and procedures that create enormous barriers to entry for women, disabled people and ethnic minorities.

Only 30% of candidates are female, writes Hannah Stevens. The issues lie in selection processes and procedures that create enormous barriers to entry for women, disabled people and ethnic minorities.

The Guardian
June 14, 2024
Female UK election candidates report increased abuse

Abuse of female election candidates is becoming worse, say candidates, activists and charities.

The Kathmandu Post
June 13, 2024
Panel highlights media’s role in women’s political visibility

The Media Advocacy Group, in collaboration with Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung (FES), organised a panel discussion titled ‘Visibility of Women Leadership in Media’ on Tuesday, at Yak Palace, Pulchowk.

The backlash against women in politics

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June 12, 2024

The backlash against women in politics

I spent a good chunk of my academic career studying women in politics — the barriers that keep women from running for office and from winning party nominations, and the impact they might have once they are elected.

I spent a good chunk of my academic career studying women in politics — the barriers that keep women from running for office and from winning party nominations, and the impact they might have once they are elected.

Women are Front and Center in Mexican Politics. What Can the U.S. Learn?

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June 11, 2024

Women are Front and Center in Mexican Politics. What Can the U.S. Learn?

On June 2, over 60 percent of registered Mexican voters went to the polls for a monumental election, with over 20,000 public offices up for grabs at the federal and local levels.

On June 2, over 60 percent of registered Mexican voters went to the polls for a monumental election, with over 20,000 public offices up for grabs at the federal and local levels.

Global Gender Gap Report 2024

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June 11, 2024

Global Gender Gap Report 2024

The Global Gender Gap Index annually benchmarks the current state and evolution of gender parity across four key dimensions (Economic Participation and Opportunity, Educational Attainment, Health and Survival, and Political Empowerment).

The Global Gender Gap Index annually benchmarks the current state and evolution of gender parity across four key dimensions (Economic Participation and Opportunity, Educational Attainment, Health and Survival, and Political Empowerment).