iKNOW Politics Newsletter June 2022
We are pleased to share with you this newsletter featuring the latest news and resources on women's leadership and political participation.
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If we take abuse of women for granted in politics, our democracy will pay
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June 30, 2022
If we take abuse of women for granted in politics, our democracy will pay
Online abuse and harassment of women in public life has become a curse on our political landscape.
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Online abuse and harassment of women in public life has become a curse on our political landscape.
Political violence targeting women in West Africa
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June 30, 2022
Political violence targeting women in West Africa
Women around the world are facing unprecedented levels of targeted political violence. This is also true in West Africa. Women can be targeted in a myriad of ways, by an array of types of perpetrators, during and outside of periods of conflict and contentious crises.
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Women around the world are facing unprecedented levels of targeted political violence. This is also true in West Africa. Women can be targeted in a myriad of ways, by an array of types of perpetrators, during and outside of periods of conflict and contentious crises.
June 29, 2022
French lawmakers pick Yael Braun-Pivet as first ever woman president of National Assembly
France's lower house of parliament on Tuesday agreed to pick an MP from President Emmanuel Macron's centrist coalition as the first woman speaker, despite the ruling alliance losing its majority in legislative elections.
June 28, 2022
33% of candidates in Japan's upper house election are women, highest ever
TOKYO -- A record 181 of the 545 people standing in Japan's July 10 House of Councillors election are women, comprising 33.2% of all candidates, also a high.
June 28, 2022
Emergency preparedness requires gender-aware responses to reduce burdens of care, violence and economic insecurity on women: UN Women and UNDP Tracker Report
This new report presents a clarion opportunity to champion improved, gender-responsive social protections and to ensure meaningful participation of women to identify solutions to acute and chronic challenges that leave no one behind.
Government responses to COVID-19: Lessons on gender equality for a world in turmoil
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June 28, 2022
Government responses to COVID-19: Lessons on gender equality for a world in turmoil
The overlapping impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, accelerating climate disasters, and geopolitical conflict are a threat to gender equality and women’s rights across the globe.
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The overlapping impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, accelerating climate disasters, and geopolitical conflict are a threat to gender equality and women’s rights across the globe.
June 27, 2022
Droupadi Murmu: 10 things to know about NDA’s presidential nominee
Droupadi Murmu: Here is everything you need to know about BJP's candidate for Presidency.
The Philippines: Cybermisogyny and human rights
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June 27, 2022
The Philippines: Cybermisogyny and human rights
WARNING: PROFANE LANGUAGE
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WARNING: PROFANE LANGUAGE
Kenya: Women seek elective positions to attain parity in leadership
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June 23, 2022
Kenya: Women seek elective positions to attain parity in leadership
Women’s equal participation and leadership in political and public life are essential to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals for any county or country.
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Women’s equal participation and leadership in political and public life are essential to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals for any county or country.