May 11, 2023
Female Labour MP accuses shadow minister of sexual assault
A female Labour MP has reported a shadow frontbench MP to the Metropolitan police, claiming he sexually assaulted her.
Studying the ceiling for Northern Nigerian women in politics
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May 10, 2023
Studying the ceiling for Northern Nigerian women in politics
Despite the narrative that women in the north are not as ‘active’ in frontline politics as women from other regions of the country, there are many examples that dispel that notion.
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Despite the narrative that women in the north are not as ‘active’ in frontline politics as women from other regions of the country, there are many examples that dispel that notion.
May 10, 2023
Trans women, politicians, and feminists, the most attacked on Costa Rican social networks
A recent study conducted by the United Nations (UN) sheds light on the distressing reality faced by trans women, women in politics, and feminists in Costa Rica.
Why women haven’t been successful in Nigerian elections
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May 9, 2023
Why women haven’t been successful in Nigerian elections
Women’s representation in political offices continued to decline in the 2023 elections. Four main factors help explain why Africa’s largest economy is such a difficult space for women candidates.
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Women’s representation in political offices continued to decline in the 2023 elections. Four main factors help explain why Africa’s largest economy is such a difficult space for women candidates.
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Unpacking Democracy: Why Gender Equality Matters
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Unpacking Democracy: Why Gender Equality Matters
This event contributes and sustains the efforts to sustain gender equality on the global agenda for democracy. Join us for a
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Observing women's representation in Indonesia's politics
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May 4, 2023
Observing women's representation in Indonesia's politics
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India - Inclusion and representation: where are all the women in public policy?
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May 4, 2023
India - Inclusion and representation: where are all the women in public policy?
Achieving gender representation in public policy will require addressing both intrinsic and extrinsic barriers that prevent women from accessing not only professional structures but also social networks in the policy space.
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Achieving gender representation in public policy will require addressing both intrinsic and extrinsic barriers that prevent women from accessing not only professional structures but also social networks in the policy space.
Albania grapples with gender equality at home, work, politics
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May 4, 2023
Albania grapples with gender equality at home, work, politics
Albanian women spend 25 years of their life raising children and carrying out unpaid work such as caring for family members and carrying out domestic chores, according to
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Albanian women spend 25 years of their life raising children and carrying out unpaid work such as caring for family members and carrying out domestic chores, according to
‘Suffocating intimidation’: female politicians in Sierra Leone on sexism and abuse
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May 4, 2023
‘Suffocating intimidation’: female politicians in Sierra Leone on sexism and abuse
As the country gears up for polls in June, women in politics speak out about refusing to be silenced despite the abuse and intimidation they face
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As the country gears up for polls in June, women in politics speak out about refusing to be silenced despite the abuse and intimidation they face
Women are significantly under-represented in Pacific politics. But they're pushing for change
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May 4, 2023
Women are significantly under-represented in Pacific politics. But they're pushing for change
Gloria Julia King is the only female member of Vanuatu's parliament.
Before she was elected last year, there hadn't been a female MP in Vanuatu for 15 years.
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Gloria Julia King is the only female member of Vanuatu's parliament.
Before she was elected last year, there hadn't been a female MP in Vanuatu for 15 years.