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October 13, 2022
Nepal: Major political parties fall short to ensure gender parity in politics

Almost all political parties have an extremely lower ratio of women to men candidates fielded under the first-past-the-post category in the upcoming elections.

Equal power now: Girls, young women and political participation

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October 12, 2022

Equal power now: Girls, young women and political participation

This year’s State of the World’s Girls report is focused on girls’ and young women’s political participation.

This year’s State of the World’s Girls report is focused on girls’ and young women’s political participation.

Accelerating efforts to tackle online and technology-facilitated violence against women and girls

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October 7, 2022

Accelerating efforts to tackle online and technology-facilitated violence against women and girls

Violence against women and girls (VAWG) in digital contexts is not a new phenomenon, however it has rapidly escalated in the shadows of the 

Violence against women and girls (VAWG) in digital contexts is not a new phenomenon, however it has rapidly escalated in the shadows of the 

October 7, 2022
US: Where women of color stand post-primaries

Of the 259 women nominated in House primaries this year, 43 percent are women of color — the highest percentage for the demographic in recent cycles.

October 6, 2022
Women are better at leading countries than men, survey respondents say

By Madeline Fitzgerald

India had the largest share of respondents agreeing that countries led by women are better managed, according to a U.S. News survey.

My (Vice) President is black: These black women are shaking up politics in Latin America

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October 6, 2022

My (Vice) President is black: These black women are shaking up politics in Latin America

Afro latinos face immense challenges to be represented in politics. These Black women in Latin America have been breaking the mold.

Afro latinos face immense challenges to be represented in politics. These Black women in Latin America have been breaking the mold.

Brazil’s ghost candidates: How politicians abuse a law meant to encourage women in politics

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October 6, 2022

Brazil’s ghost candidates: How politicians abuse a law meant to encourage women in politics

Despite being 53% of eligible voters, participation of women in Brazilian politics is still much lower compared to men.

Despite being 53% of eligible voters, participation of women in Brazilian politics is still much lower compared to men.

Quotas: Band-aid or magic bullet?

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October 6, 2022

Quotas: Band-aid or magic bullet?

Fixing discrimination isn't as easy as putting anti-discrimination laws on the books. But, there is a tool that can at least chip away at the effects of discrimination: quotas.

Fixing discrimination isn't as easy as putting anti-discrimination laws on the books. But, there is a tool that can at least chip away at the effects of discrimination: quotas.

Lebanon: 2022 Parliamentary Elections Monitoring Report – From a Gender Perspective

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October 4, 2022

Lebanon: 2022 Parliamentary Elections Monitoring Report – From a Gender Perspective

In in the context of promoting democracy, equality and equal opportunities, UNDP partnered with t

In in the context of promoting democracy, equality and equal opportunities, UNDP partnered with t

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