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Women are better at leading countries than men, survey respondents say

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Women are better at leading countries than men, survey respondents say

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India had the largest share of respondents agreeing that countries led by women are better managed, according to a U.S. News survey.

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By Madeline Fitzgerald

India had the largest share of respondents agreeing that countries led by women are better managed, according to a U.S. News survey.

My (Vice) President is black: These black women are shaking up politics in Latin America

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October 6, 2022

My (Vice) President is black: These black women are shaking up politics in Latin America

Afro latinos face immense challenges to be represented in politics. These Black women in Latin America have been breaking the mold.

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Afro latinos face immense challenges to be represented in politics. These Black women in Latin America have been breaking the mold.

Brazil’s ghost candidates: How politicians abuse a law meant to encourage women in politics

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October 6, 2022

Brazil’s ghost candidates: How politicians abuse a law meant to encourage women in politics

Despite being 53% of eligible voters, participation of women in Brazilian politics is still much lower compared to men.

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Despite being 53% of eligible voters, participation of women in Brazilian politics is still much lower compared to men.

Quotas: Band-aid or magic bullet?

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October 6, 2022

Quotas: Band-aid or magic bullet?

Fixing discrimination isn't as easy as putting anti-discrimination laws on the books. But, there is a tool that can at least chip away at the effects of discrimination: quotas.

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Fixing discrimination isn't as easy as putting anti-discrimination laws on the books. But, there is a tool that can at least chip away at the effects of discrimination: quotas.

Lebanon: 2022 Parliamentary Elections Monitoring Report – From a Gender Perspective

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October 4, 2022

Lebanon: 2022 Parliamentary Elections Monitoring Report – From a Gender Perspective

In in the context of promoting democracy, equality and equal opportunities, UNDP partnered with t

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In the United Arab Emirates, UN Women Executive Director calls for increasing women’s leadership in global peace and security and climate action

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In the United Arab Emirates, UN Women Executive Director calls for increasing women’s leadership in global peace and security and climate action

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UN Women Executive Director Sima Bahous carried out a two day mission in the United Arab Emirates, where she delivered opening remarks at the Women, Peace and Security conference held in Abu Dhabi, and met with government officials, civil society representatives and women peace advocates from around the Arab region and the world.    

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UN Women Executive Director Sima Bahous carried out a two day mission in the United Arab Emirates, where she delivered opening remarks at the Women, Peace and Security conference held in Abu Dhabi, and met with government officials, civil society representatives and women peace advocates from around the Arab region and the world.    

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Women return to Assembly as Kuwaitis vote for change

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Women return to Assembly as Kuwaitis vote for change

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Heavy turnout as citizens flock to vote. At least 14 new faces in Parliament.

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Heavy turnout as citizens flock to vote. At least 14 new faces in Parliament.

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2023 election in Nigeria: Only 8.9% of candidates are women — Report

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2023 election in Nigeria: Only 8.9% of candidates are women — Report

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FOLLOWING the release of the final list of presidential and national assembly candidates for the 2023 general election, the Women In Politics Forum (WIPF), on Monday, lamented the low number of female candidates contesting the 2023 general election.

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FOLLOWING the release of the final list of presidential and national assembly candidates for the 2023 general election, the Women In Politics Forum (WIPF), on Monday, lamented the low number of female candidates contesting the 2023 general election.

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Leaders are asking for equal and visible representation of women in the COP 27 presidency and leadership team

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Leaders are asking for equal and visible representation of women in the COP 27 presidency and leadership team

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We are facing a planetary emergency, and more than 500 leaders from around the world are coming together to ask the COP27 Presidency and all Leaders attending COP for equal representation and urgent action to solve the crisis.

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We are facing a planetary emergency, and more than 500 leaders from around the world are coming together to ask the COP27 Presidency and all Leaders attending COP for equal representation and urgent action to solve the crisis.

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