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We must remove barriers that hinder women’s political participation

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September 27, 2023

We must remove barriers that hinder women’s political participation

As Nigeria returns to democracy, concerns continue to grow about the low representation of women in both elected and appointed positions.

As Nigeria returns to democracy, concerns continue to grow about the low representation of women in both elected and appointed positions.

Opinion: macho Mexico will soon elect a female president as women’s role in politics increases

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September 27, 2023

Opinion: macho Mexico will soon elect a female president as women’s role in politics increases

Mexico will most probably elect a woman president nine months from now.

Mexico will most probably elect a woman president nine months from now.

The unwritten rules of making your way to the top of the brutal world of politics you should know as a woman

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September 27, 2023

The unwritten rules of making your way to the top of the brutal world of politics you should know as a woman

In a screeching career gear-change worthy of Matt Hancock, I have hung up my political-adviser boots and become an author.

In a screeching career gear-change worthy of Matt Hancock, I have hung up my political-adviser boots and become an author.

Online abuse could drive women out of political life – the time to act is now

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September 27, 2023

Online abuse could drive women out of political life – the time to act is now

It is becoming increasingly evident that life in modern politics is presenting women with a stark choice – endure almost constant online threats and abuse or get out of public life.

It is becoming increasingly evident that life in modern politics is presenting women with a stark choice – endure almost constant online threats and abuse or get out of public life.

September 26, 2023
Women who shaped US politics through presidential debates

Politics and sexism: what have parties really done on women empowerment?

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September 22, 2023

Politics and sexism: what have parties really done on women empowerment?

“The problem is that when a woman is attacked, she gets attacked for her character, but never for her policymaking,” Union minister and BJP leader Smriti Irani.

“The problem is that when a woman is attacked, she gets attacked for her character, but never for her policymaking,” Union minister and BJP leader Smriti Irani.

September 22, 2023
After Jacinda Ardern, a ‘Scary Time’ for women in New Zealand politics
September 21, 2023
Indonesia: election to be milestone for women's representation in parliament

The 2024 election is expected to be an important milestone for increasing women's representation in parliament, according to Minister of Women's Empowerment and Child Protection (PPPA), Bintang Puspayoga.

September 21, 2023
African women parliamentarians learn from UNESCO’s “The Chilling” project to combat online attacks

On 18 September 2023, in Tanzania, around 30 women parliamentarians from Africa convened for a high-level dialogue.