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In Australia, Nicolle Flint uses final speech to take aim at offensive abuse directed toward women

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In Australia, Nicolle Flint uses final speech to take aim at offensive abuse directed toward women

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Outgoing Liberal MP Nicolle Flint has used her valedictory speech to urge the parliament to better protect women from offensive, insulting and intimidating behaviour, while taking aim at "the left" and social media giants for the harassment and abuse she has endured during her time in politics.

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Outgoing Liberal MP Nicolle Flint has used her valedictory speech to urge the parliament to better protect women from offensive, insulting and intimidating behaviour, while taking aim at "the left" and social media giants for the harassment and abuse she has endured during her time in politics.

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Liberia: National Elections Commission, political parties sign protocol to protect women in politics

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Liberia: National Elections Commission, political parties sign protocol to protect women in politics

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The National Elections Commission (NEC) and political parties executives have signed the violence against women in elections and politics, the (VAWIE/P) Protocol. The signing of the VAWIE/P Protocol, commits political parties to fully implement, and popularized the Protocol throughout the country. The Gender Section of NEC, in collaboration with UN Women organized the Buchanan City Hall program, and was witnessed by several elections stakeholders on Friday, 18 February 2022.

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The National Elections Commission (NEC) and political parties executives have signed the violence against women in elections and politics, the (VAWIE/P) Protocol. The signing of the VAWIE/P Protocol, commits political parties to fully implement, and popularized the Protocol throughout the country. The Gender Section of NEC, in collaboration with UN Women organized the Buchanan City Hall program, and was witnessed by several elections stakeholders on Friday, 18 February 2022.

Gender equality in Colombia: Access to justice and politics at the local level

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February 25, 2022

Gender equality in Colombia: Access to justice and politics at the local level

This report assesses women’s access to justice and women’s political participation in parliament, local councils and civil society organisations in Colombia.

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This report assesses women’s access to justice and women’s political participation in parliament, local councils and civil society organisations in Colombia.

Young women of color continue to lead civic and political engagement

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February 25, 2022

Young women of color continue to lead civic and political engagement

Our 2020 data showed that young Asian women, young Black women, and young Latinas were more likely to talk politics, participate in elections, and fight racism.

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The Jonathan M. Tisch College of Civic Life is pictured next to Jumbo on Feb. 8. Cora Hartmann / The Tufts Daily - Circule

Our 2020 data showed that young Asian women, young Black women, and young Latinas were more likely to talk politics, participate in elections, and fight racism.

Women in local government

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February 24, 2022

Women in local government

The Women in Local Government website is the outcome of a multi-year project undertaken by UN Women to generate knowledge on women’s representation in local government and improve its

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The Women in Local Government website is the outcome of a multi-year project undertaken by UN Women to generate knowledge on women’s representation in local government and improve its

Africa: Priorities for advancing women’s equal political leadership in the coming year

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February 24, 2022

Africa: Priorities for advancing women’s equal political leadership in the coming year

By Chiedo Nwankwor

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By Chiedo Nwankwor

The impact of COVID-19 on women’s political participation

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February 23, 2022

The impact of COVID-19 on women’s political participation

The regional electoral assistance project hold the 9th webinar about the impact of Covid-19 on women’s political participation.

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The regional electoral assistance project hold the 9th webinar about the impact of Covid-19 on women’s political participation.

Side-event to CSW65: Role of EMBs in promoting women's political participation

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February 23, 2022

Side-event to CSW65: Role of EMBs in promoting women's political participation

This webinar, co-organized by UNDP and the Electoral Assistance Division of the United Nations Department of Political and Peacebuilding Affairs, aimed at raising awareness on the status of women’s political participation and showcasing the efforts of EMBs in tackling

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This webinar, co-organized by UNDP and the Electoral Assistance Division of the United Nations Department of Political and Peacebuilding Affairs, aimed at raising awareness on the status of women’s political participation and showcasing the efforts of EMBs in tackling

Kenya: How political parties have treated women leaders

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February 23, 2022

Kenya: How political parties have treated women leaders

President Uhuru Kenyatta’s inaction on former Chief Justice David Maraga’s September 2020 recommendation to dissolve Parliament for failure to enact gender parity laws is the latest bump in the long road to equality for Kenyan women in political leadership.

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President Uhuru Kenyatta’s inaction on former Chief Justice David Maraga’s September 2020 recommendation to dissolve Parliament for failure to enact gender parity laws is the latest bump in the long road to equality for Kenyan women in political leadership.

‘It can be done’: How a strong female crossbench could challenge Australian politics

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February 23, 2022

‘It can be done’: How a strong female crossbench could challenge Australian politics

By Jo Dyer

As disillusionment with the Morrison government grows, a new generation of independents is emerging to run against the system itself.

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By Jo Dyer

As disillusionment with the Morrison government grows, a new generation of independents is emerging to run against the system itself.

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