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Realizing gender equality in parliaments: transforming institutions, delivering for all women and men

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Realizing gender equality in parliaments: transforming institutions, delivering for all women and men

In 2020 and early 2021, ODIHR conducted a study on best practices and lessons learned on gender sensitivity of national parliaments in the OSCE region.

Promoting women's political participation: From quotas to parity

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February 22, 2022

Promoting women's political participation: From quotas to parity

This guide is designed to increase the understanding of the legal obligations of countries in the West and Central Africa (WCA) region to achieve gender equality in decision-making.

This guide is designed to increase the understanding of the legal obligations of countries in the West and Central Africa (WCA) region to achieve gender equality in decision-making.

Costa Rica: Why is the women vote decisive for these elections?

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February 22, 2022

Costa Rica: Why is the women vote decisive for these elections?

According to CIEP data, by the end of January, most of the undecided lived in the central valley and were women.

According to CIEP data, by the end of January, most of the undecided lived in the central valley and were women.

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France: An observatory of sexist and sexual violence in politics

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France: An observatory of sexist and sexual violence in politics

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The presidential campaign in sight. To fight against physical and psychological violence against women, the feminists behind the #MeTooPolitique movement announced on Monday February 21 the launch of an observatory on gender-based and sexual violence.

While proven or alleged acts of sexual violence have multiplied in recent years on the French political scene, nearly 300 women from this milieu had published a column in Le Monde in mid-November to denounce the status of women in this sphere with the hashtag #MeTooPolitique.

The presidential campaign in sight. To fight against physical and psychological violence against women, the feminists behind the #MeTooPolitique movement announced on Monday February 21 the launch of an observatory on gender-based and sexual violence.

While proven or alleged acts of sexual violence have multiplied in recent years on the French political scene, nearly 300 women from this milieu had published a column in Le Monde in mid-November to denounce the status of women in this sphere with the hashtag #MeTooPolitique.

Gender-sensitive parliaments: Beyond the add women and stir approach in Wales

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February 21, 2022

Gender-sensitive parliaments: Beyond the add women and stir approach in Wales

Every decision a parliamentarian makes is a chance to advance gender equality. From choosing a topic for an oversight inquiry to drafting legislative amendments, gender-sensitive scrutiny can help bring inequalities to the surface and find remedies.

Every decision a parliamentarian makes is a chance to advance gender equality. From choosing a topic for an oversight inquiry to drafting legislative amendments, gender-sensitive scrutiny can help bring inequalities to the surface and find remedies.

Revenge of the patriarchs: Why autocrats fear women

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February 21, 2022

Revenge of the patriarchs: Why autocrats fear women

The pantheon of autocratic leaders includes a great many sexists, from Napoléon Bonaparte, who decriminalized the murder of unfaithful wives, to Benito Mussolini, who claimed that women “never created anything.” And while the twentieth century saw improvements in wome

The pantheon of autocratic leaders includes a great many sexists, from Napoléon Bonaparte, who decriminalized the murder of unfaithful wives, to Benito Mussolini, who claimed that women “never created anything.” And while the twentieth century saw improvements in wome

Kenya: How female political aspirants are wooing voters

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February 21, 2022

Kenya: How female political aspirants are wooing voters

Female aspirants seeking elective seats in the 2022 General Election have adopted varying strategies to woo voters.

Female aspirants seeking elective seats in the 2022 General Election have adopted varying strategies to woo voters.

A quick guide to gender-sensitive scrutiny in Malaysia

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February 18, 2022

A quick guide to gender-sensitive scrutiny in Malaysia

This guide is designed to help Members and staff of the Parliament of Malaysia undertake gender-sensitive scrutiny of laws, budgets, and policies.

This guide is designed to help Members and staff of the Parliament of Malaysia undertake gender-sensitive scrutiny of laws, budgets, and policies.

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