August 16, 2024
Kamala Harris takes DNC stage in a political landscape changed for women since 2016
Abusing women in politics
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August 14, 2024
Abusing women in politics
How Instagram is failing women and public officials
New research by CCDH shows that Instagram failed to act on 93% of the abusive comments targeting high-profile US women politicians we reported, including death and rape threats.
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How Instagram is failing women and public officials
New research by CCDH shows that Instagram failed to act on 93% of the abusive comments targeting high-profile US women politicians we reported, including death and rape threats.
August 14, 2024
IEBC urges donor organisations to support women's engagements in politics
We are proud as a country since there has been growth in terms of women's participation in politics, IEBC CEO Marjan Hussein Marjan has said.
August 14, 2024
Instagram isn’t protecting women politicians from hate speech
A report found that Instagram left up 93 percent of violent comments toward female candidates—the kind of online abuse that has led them to not seek office.
From Kamala Harris to Kaja Kallas, new women leaders don't change International Politics
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August 12, 2024
From Kamala Harris to Kaja Kallas, new women leaders don't change International Politics
Last month several women rose to the top echelons of international politics. Kamala Harris emerged as the lead presidential candidate of the U.S.
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Last month several women rose to the top echelons of international politics. Kamala Harris emerged as the lead presidential candidate of the U.S.
August 12, 2024
Documentary on women in Nigerian politics debuts Aug 31
In a deliberate effort to encourage more women to pursue leadership roles, WILAN Global is set to launch a documentary on women, who contested elections into various offices in Nigeria’s 2023 general e
Experts warn women’s progress in politics is slowing
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August 12, 2024
Experts warn women’s progress in politics is slowing
The number of women running for the House and Senate has dropped, including a record number of incumbent women not running for reelection.
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The number of women running for the House and Senate has dropped, including a record number of incumbent women not running for reelection.
Do gender quotas in elections work?
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August 11, 2024
Do gender quotas in elections work?
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There’s a growing consensus among academicians that these quotas “work”.
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What you need to know:
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There’s a growing consensus among academicians that these quotas “work”.
August 9, 2024
Women’s participation in electoral politics is good for democracy in South Africa
Globally, history has shown that politics is predominantly male dominated, where women were not expected to hold significant political views or opinions. This reality is also evident in Africa, where men occupy most major political positions in African countries.
August 9, 2024
Women are leading the opposition in Venezuela
Feliz viernes, Rulers! We’re sure having a weird summer. I’m happy to be back with you this week for a humbling interview about the remarkable leaders braving their country’s tumult.
Let’s get to it.