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Women's meaningful participation in transitional justice: Advancing gender equality and building sustainable peace

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March 9, 2022

Women's meaningful participation in transitional justice: Advancing gender equality and building sustainable peace

This report and accompanying policy brief is intended to trigger a UN ‘rethink’ about women’s participation in transitional justice at both the policy and programme levels.

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This report and accompanying policy brief is intended to trigger a UN ‘rethink’ about women’s participation in transitional justice at both the policy and programme levels.

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Nigeria: Reps reject bill for special seats for women in parliament

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The House of Representatives has rejected a bill seeking to reserve special seats for Women at the National and State Houses of Assembly.

This followed the rejection of the bill at the electronic voting on the amendment of 1999 Constitution on Tuesday in Abuja.

The bill entitled,” A Bill for an Act to Alter the Provisions of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 to Provide For Special Seats for Women at the National and State Houses of Assembly”.

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The House of Representatives has rejected a bill seeking to reserve special seats for Women at the National and State Houses of Assembly.

This followed the rejection of the bill at the electronic voting on the amendment of 1999 Constitution on Tuesday in Abuja.

The bill entitled,” A Bill for an Act to Alter the Provisions of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 to Provide For Special Seats for Women at the National and State Houses of Assembly”.

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Nicola Sturgeon: Gender balance in Scotland may reverse as women avoid toxic politics

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Nicola Sturgeon: Gender balance in Scotland may reverse as women avoid toxic politics

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Nicola Sturgeon said she fears the forthcoming council elections will see equal representation go “backwards” as women are reluctant to enter the “toxic” world of politics.

Speaking at an event ahead of International Women’s Day, the First Minister highlighted that only three parliaments in the entire world have 50% female representation.

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Nicola Sturgeon said she fears the forthcoming council elections will see equal representation go “backwards” as women are reluctant to enter the “toxic” world of politics.

Speaking at an event ahead of International Women’s Day, the First Minister highlighted that only three parliaments in the entire world have 50% female representation.

Intractable barriers to women’s election in Tonga

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March 9, 2022

Intractable barriers to women’s election in Tonga

In this In brief, the authors consider lessons learned in the aftermath of women candidates’ defeat in the 18 November 2021 general election.

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In this In brief, the authors consider lessons learned in the aftermath of women candidates’ defeat in the 18 November 2021 general election.

Gender-sensitive scrutiny: A guide to more effective law-making and oversight

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March 9, 2022

Gender-sensitive scrutiny: A guide to more effective law-making and oversight

Parliaments have a key role in ensuring not only that everyone is properly represented in decision-making, but also that legislation and government actions take account of the needs and experiences of women and men on an equal basis.

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Parliaments have a key role in ensuring not only that everyone is properly represented in decision-making, but also that legislation and government actions take account of the needs and experiences of women and men on an equal basis.

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Statement by UN Secretary-General António Guterres on International Women's Day

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March 8, 2022

Statement by UN Secretary-General António Guterres on International Women's Day

On International Women’s Day, we celebrate women and girls everywhere.

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On International Women’s Day, we celebrate women and girls everywhere.

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South Korea’s poisonous gender politics a test for next president

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As election campaign enters final stages, the two leading candidates have been accused of pandering to sexism to win the votes of aggrieved young men.

The identity of South Korea’s next leader will be determined this week by the economy, housing prices and incomes, but the road to the presidential Blue House will also be dotted with the wreckage of the country’s poisonous gender politics.

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As election campaign enters final stages, the two leading candidates have been accused of pandering to sexism to win the votes of aggrieved young men.

The identity of South Korea’s next leader will be determined this week by the economy, housing prices and incomes, but the road to the presidential Blue House will also be dotted with the wreckage of the country’s poisonous gender politics.

How women politicians of Fiji are treated on Facebook

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March 8, 2022

How women politicians of Fiji are treated on Facebook

The number of women in parliament is consistently low throughout the Asia-Pacific region. Many factors contribute to this situation, but studies suggest that one major factor relates to the way that women are treated on social media.

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The number of women in parliament is consistently low throughout the Asia-Pacific region. Many factors contribute to this situation, but studies suggest that one major factor relates to the way that women are treated on social media.

Few women at the top of electoral management bodies worldwide

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March 8, 2022

Few women at the top of electoral management bodies worldwide

Electoral management bodies (EMBs) are responsible for ensuring a level playing field for political representation and meaningful participation across

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Electoral management bodies (EMBs) are responsible for ensuring a level playing field for political representation and meaningful participation across

Gender equality and the Summit for Democracy

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March 8, 2022

Gender equality and the Summit for Democracy

Political gender equality is a central pillar of democracy, as all people, independently of gender, should have an equal say in political representation and decision-making.

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Political gender equality is a central pillar of democracy, as all people, independently of gender, should have an equal say in political representation and decision-making.

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