July 12, 2023
Meet the Nigerian women political leaders elected in the 2023 general polls
While women make up 49% of Nigeria’s population, their representation in politics and governance doesn’t quite match.
July 11, 2023
Ministerial appointments: women, youths deserves better representation – group tells Tinubu
A group under the auspices of Progressive Ambassador for APC project, has calls on President Bola Tinubu to consider women and youths in his cabinet.
Women in politics with children not prioritised, says Bethan Sayed
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July 11, 2023
Women in politics with children not prioritised, says Bethan Sayed
Working in politics is unhealthy and almost impossible for women with children, a former MP claimed.
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Working in politics is unhealthy and almost impossible for women with children, a former MP claimed.
Affirmative action for women in politics
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July 11, 2023
Affirmative action for women in politics
Which country ever short-changes itself the way Nigeria does? We approach every major election by constructively eliminating more than 50% of our potent population (women) from the contest.
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Which country ever short-changes itself the way Nigeria does? We approach every major election by constructively eliminating more than 50% of our potent population (women) from the contest.
Call for creating meaningful space for women in political arena
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July 11, 2023
Call for creating meaningful space for women in political arena
The Provincial Assembly of Sindh, in collaboration with the Women’s Parliamentary Caucus (WPC), organised a roundtable discussion on electoral reforms in Karachi on Wednesday. The event was held with the support of UN-Women Pakistan and UNDP.
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The Provincial Assembly of Sindh, in collaboration with the Women’s Parliamentary Caucus (WPC), organised a roundtable discussion on electoral reforms in Karachi on Wednesday. The event was held with the support of UN-Women Pakistan and UNDP.
July 11, 2023
RipplesMetrics: The numbers show Nigerian women performed poorly in 2023 general elections
Female participation in the politics and governance of Nigeria has been way down below average since the country’s transition to representative democracy in 1999.
Analysis: Why there aren’t more women in the 2024 Republican presidential field
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July 11, 2023
Analysis: Why there aren’t more women in the 2024 Republican presidential field
As Republicans keep jumping into the 2024 race for president, one demographic group seems notably lacking: women.
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As Republicans keep jumping into the 2024 race for president, one demographic group seems notably lacking: women.
July 11, 2023
The League of Women voters takes on the environment
Once they won the right to vote, some women’s suffrage activists in the United States moved on to focus on how to direct this new electoral power.
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Fatima Payman
Senator, Australia
Women’s political participation still low
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July 10, 2023
Women’s political participation still low
Despite efforts to mobilise and encourage women to participate in politics, particularly during this year’s forthcoming election, there are concerns tat the ratio of females taking part in political processes remains low when compared to men.
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Despite efforts to mobilise and encourage women to participate in politics, particularly during this year’s forthcoming election, there are concerns tat the ratio of females taking part in political processes remains low when compared to men.