May 17, 2023
The path to women’s political participation in Bhutan
In Bhutan’s 2023 National Council elections, only one woman was elected to the NC from a female population of around 360,000.
May 17, 2023
Indonesia’s election commission yields to demands to restore women’s representation rule
The commission will give political parties until May 14 to revise their lists of candidates for the 2024 legislative election to accommodate the rule change.
Corruption scares Nigerian women from politics – Female don
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May 17, 2023
Corruption scares Nigerian women from politics – Female don
A political science lecturer of the Obafemi Awolowo University, Dr Damilola Agbalajobi ,has said participation of Nigerian women in politics has drastically reduced because of the corrupt practices exhibited by their male counterparts.
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A political science lecturer of the Obafemi Awolowo University, Dr Damilola Agbalajobi ,has said participation of Nigerian women in politics has drastically reduced because of the corrupt practices exhibited by their male counterparts.
May 17, 2023
Women’s participation in politics declining, parties not achieving gender equality – says Zimbabwe Gender Commission
THE Zimbabwe Gender Commission has revealed that women’s participation in all political parties is regressing with no gender equality in practice.
Nigeria needs more women integration in politics
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May 16, 2023
Nigeria needs more women integration in politics
The United States, US Department of States exchange program, International Visitors Leadership Program Alumni Association Nigeria (IVLPAAN), has canvassed for the integrat
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The United States, US Department of States exchange program, International Visitors Leadership Program Alumni Association Nigeria (IVLPAAN), has canvassed for the integrat
Women’s representation in Turkey’s new parliament increases to 20 percent but remains low
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May 16, 2023
Women’s representation in Turkey’s new parliament increases to 20 percent but remains low
Among the female candidates who were nominated by political parties for a seat in the Turkish parliament in the May 14 general election, 121 have been elected, corresponding to 20 percent of the 600-seat legislature, the Kronos news website reported.
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Among the female candidates who were nominated by political parties for a seat in the Turkish parliament in the May 14 general election, 121 have been elected, corresponding to 20 percent of the 600-seat legislature, the Kronos news website reported.
May 16, 2023
Ghana: Governance expert says monetisation of politics impeding women’s participation
The monetisation of politics in Africa is impeding the effective participation of women in political and electoral processes, Ayisha Osori, a democracy and governance expert, has said.
Women in legislative studies: improving gender equality
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May 15, 2023
Women in legislative studies: improving gender equality
Representation of women in the field of legislative politics is remarkably small and the absence of women has wide-ranging ramifications.
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Representation of women in the field of legislative politics is remarkably small and the absence of women has wide-ranging ramifications.
May 12, 2023
Women face political barriers ahead of Turkey elections
Polling shows that most Turks want more women involved in politics, but their underrepresentation continues.
Women in politics and public life
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May 11, 2023
Women in politics and public life
In both politics and public life in the UK, women have historically been underrepresented.
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In both politics and public life in the UK, women have historically been underrepresented.