The world's most gender-equal countries
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September 28, 2023
The world's most gender-equal countries
How is the world doing on gender equality? According to the World Economic Forum (WEF), the picture is mixed. The needle is moving in the right direction, according to its latest Global Gender Gap report, but incrementally.
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How is the world doing on gender equality? According to the World Economic Forum (WEF), the picture is mixed. The needle is moving in the right direction, according to its latest Global Gender Gap report, but incrementally.
The history of women in Mexican politics
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September 28, 2023
The history of women in Mexican politics
Though there had been earlier stirrings for Mexican women’s right to vote, the immediate spark for suffrage in Mexico was struck by the Revolution of 1910.
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Though there had been earlier stirrings for Mexican women’s right to vote, the immediate spark for suffrage in Mexico was struck by the Revolution of 1910.
Women’s voices are being stifled by political inaction
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September 28, 2023
Women’s voices are being stifled by political inaction
In a trend that threatens the very essence of democracy, women who are brimming with potential and fresh perspectives are more hesitant than ever to stand for elected office in Scotland. Their number-one reason?
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In a trend that threatens the very essence of democracy, women who are brimming with potential and fresh perspectives are more hesitant than ever to stand for elected office in Scotland. Their number-one reason?
India’s new gender quota law is a win for women—mostly
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September 28, 2023
India’s new gender quota law is a win for women—mostly
Last week, India’s legislature passed a landmark bill requiring the lower house of
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Last week, India’s legislature passed a landmark bill requiring the lower house of
Parties must inspire women to be involved in politics for reservation Bill to succeed
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September 28, 2023
Parties must inspire women to be involved in politics for reservation Bill to succeed
Professor Sanjay Kumar, Director of the Centre for the Study of Developing Societie
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Professor Sanjay Kumar, Director of the Centre for the Study of Developing Societie
The data on women leaders
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September 27, 2023
‘Gender equality is not an option, but an imperative’ – Women leaders gather at UN summit
A recent report by UN Women and the UN Department of Economic and Social Affairs showed that an additional investment of USD 360 billion per year, globally, would be necessary to completing SDG 5
Why Mexico and Nepal are ahead of India on gender parity in Parliament
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September 27, 2023
Why Mexico and Nepal are ahead of India on gender parity in Parliament
India began its journey as a democratic republic on a hopeful footing — political e
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India began its journey as a democratic republic on a hopeful footing — political e