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Situational analysis of women's political participation in Botswana

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August 13, 2021

Situational analysis of women's political participation in Botswana

With less than a decade to go to 2030, the deadline for the Sustainable Development Goals, women constitute just 11% of MPs and 18% of councillors in Botswana: well below the gender parity target and among the lowest proportions in Southern Africa.

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With less than a decade to go to 2030, the deadline for the Sustainable Development Goals, women constitute just 11% of MPs and 18% of councillors in Botswana: well below the gender parity target and among the lowest proportions in Southern Africa.

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Who is Kathy Hochul? N.Y. To Get First Female Governor

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August 11, 2021

Who is Kathy Hochul? N.Y. To Get First Female Governor

New York will get their first female governor after Gov. Andrew Cuomo resigned over sexual harassment allegations. Lt. Gov.

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New York will get their first female governor after Gov. Andrew Cuomo resigned over sexual harassment allegations. Lt. Gov.

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Kathy Hochul to become New York’s first woman governor

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Kathy Hochul to become New York’s first woman governor

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Kathy Hochul will take Andrew M. Cuomo’s place as governor of New York State once his resignation goes into effect in 14 days.

Ms. Hochul, New York State’s lieutenant governor, will become the first woman to lead New York State.

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Kathy Hochul will take Andrew M. Cuomo’s place as governor of New York State once his resignation goes into effect in 14 days.

Ms. Hochul, New York State’s lieutenant governor, will become the first woman to lead New York State.

The authority gap: why women still aren’t taken seriously

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August 10, 2021

The authority gap: why women still aren’t taken seriously

When journalist Mary Ann Sieghart set out to document the ways that women are held back by a cultural presumption of their inferiority, she found reams of data to support her case – and heard stories of how it affects even the most successful women i

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When journalist Mary Ann Sieghart set out to document the ways that women are held back by a cultural presumption of their inferiority, she found reams of data to support her case – and heard stories of how it affects even the most successful women i

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Indigenous leaders praise historic election victories by women

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Indigenous leaders praise historic election victories by women

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It's no coincidence that a wave of Indigenous women have won leadership roles previously held only by men, say leaders and advocates.

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La cheffe du Conseil mohawk de Kahnawake récemment élue, Kahsennenhawe Sky-Deer PHOTO : RADIO-CANADA / IVANOH DEMERS

It's no coincidence that a wave of Indigenous women have won leadership roles previously held only by men, say leaders and advocates.

Australian politics, as told by women

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August 3, 2021

Australian politics, as told by women

Parliament's gender problem is as old as the institution itself.

Today on The Signal, a story of an alleged workplace assault in the 80s that's never been publicly heard before.

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Parliament's gender problem is as old as the institution itself.

Today on The Signal, a story of an alleged workplace assault in the 80s that's never been publicly heard before.

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Youth group to hold women-only mock parliament to promote female participation in politics

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Youth group to hold women-only mock parliament to promote female participation in politics

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PETALING JAYA: A Young Women’s Parliament will be held next month, with 222 young delegates debating policies on women’s issues, gender equality, social issues and more in a bid to encourage more female participation in politics and policymaking.

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PETALING JAYA: A Young Women’s Parliament will be held next month, with 222 young delegates debating policies on women’s issues, gender equality, social issues and more in a bid to encourage more female participation in politics and policymaking.

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‘Women have not been able to hold these positions’: Samoa’s first female PM gets down to the job

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August 3, 2021

‘Women have not been able to hold these positions’: Samoa’s first female PM gets down to the job

After months of political turmoil, following the country’s most contentious election, Fiama Naomi Mata’afa is ready to get to work.

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After months of political turmoil, following the country’s most contentious election, Fiama Naomi Mata’afa is ready to get to work.

Why history matters for gender balance in political representation

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August 3, 2021

Why history matters for gender balance in political representation

Why does the gender balance among politicians vary so substantially across different locations?

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Why does the gender balance among politicians vary so substantially across different locations?

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