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Opinion | America stacks the deck against women in politics

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April 24, 2024

Opinion | America stacks the deck against women in politics

According to the U.S. Census, the majority of Americans are women, yet only 31% of Wisconsin State legislators are women. According to the Pew Research Center, there were 1 million fewer men enrolled in college than women this past winter.

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According to the U.S. Census, the majority of Americans are women, yet only 31% of Wisconsin State legislators are women. According to the Pew Research Center, there were 1 million fewer men enrolled in college than women this past winter.

Indonesia’s youth and political inequality: how neo-traditionalism hinders women in politics

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April 24, 2024

Indonesia’s youth and political inequality: how neo-traditionalism hinders women in politics

Several Indonesian thinktanks have unofficially assessed that female representation in Indonesia’s national parliament (DPR) for the term 2024-2029 would stand at about

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Several Indonesian thinktanks have unofficially assessed that female representation in Indonesia’s national parliament (DPR) for the term 2024-2029 would stand at about

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A woman in politics – a heroine or “the one who neglected her home, husband, and children for her career“?

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April 23, 2024

A woman in politics – a heroine or “the one who neglected her home, husband, and children for her career“?

Last year, we have worked with students of journalism and their assistant professor Jovana Davidović on combating sexist hate speech, sexism and misogyny.

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Last year, we have worked with students of journalism and their assistant professor Jovana Davidović on combating sexist hate speech, sexism and misogyny.

Politics must become a more inclusive place for young women. The strength of our laws depend on it

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April 22, 2024

Politics must become a more inclusive place for young women. The strength of our laws depend on it

Recent research has revealed some stark findings that young women are put off entering parliament and working in politics. 

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Recent research has revealed some stark findings that young women are put off entering parliament and working in politics. 

Dr Saliou Ngom, socio-politician, researcher at IFAN Ch. A. Diop
April 21, 2024
Feminization of the political space in Senegal from 2012 to the legislative elections of 2024: transformations, issues and new challenges.

This contribution analyses the effects of the application of the law on parity on the Senegalese political arena.

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The Diplomat
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The dire state of women’s rights in North Korea

On International Women’s Day on March 8, North Korea held various events to celebrate the country’s women, repeating what has become more or less a national slogan, “Women Are Flowers,” and hailing the country as a “paradise” for women.

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dr malik
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Women’s Political Representation in Pakistan – A Historical Overview

Gender mainstreaming in state institutions is essential for promoting gender equality in society. One effective approach to achieving this goal is through political and cultural advocacy focused on gender issues.

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UNDP
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Empowering women in politics: building leadership for gender equality in Uzbekistan

The Senate of the Oliy Majlis of the Republic of Uzbekistan, in collaboration with the Republican Commission for Increasing the Role of Women in Society, Gender Equality, and Family Issues, the United Nations Development Programme and with the financial support of the U

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