April 5, 2022
Beyond barriers: Who and where are the women running in Lebanon's May elections, and what are their prospects?
From "pretty communist" to '"Jabcinda": What’s behind the vitriol directed at Jacinda Ardern?
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April 5, 2022
From "pretty communist" to '"Jabcinda": What’s behind the vitriol directed at Jacinda Ardern?
With recent polling showing National edging ahead of Labour for the first time in two years, Jacinda Ardern’s previously strong support has
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With recent polling showing National edging ahead of Labour for the first time in two years, Jacinda Ardern’s previously strong support has
Zimbabwe: By-elections highlight low representation of women in politics
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April 5, 2022
Zimbabwe: By-elections highlight low representation of women in politics
The March 26 by elections ended on a high note, amid reports that there were no reported cases of violence at all polling stations across Zimbabwe.
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The March 26 by elections ended on a high note, amid reports that there were no reported cases of violence at all polling stations across Zimbabwe.
Advancing gender equality in national climate plans: Progress and higher ambitions
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April 4, 2022
Advancing gender equality in national climate plans: Progress and higher ambitions
Advancing Gender Equality in National Climate Plans: Progress and Higher Ambitions highlights the latest data on country progress in integrating gender considerations into their national climate plans, or Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs), under the UN
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Advancing Gender Equality in National Climate Plans: Progress and Higher Ambitions highlights the latest data on country progress in integrating gender considerations into their national climate plans, or Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs), under the UN
April 4, 2022
Misogyny in New Zealand’s politics: "We still have work to do", Ardern
There is still work to do across the political divide to address misogyny in politics, the prime minister says.
April 4, 2022
New Zealand: "Relentless" abuse against women MPs on the rise
A rising tide of “deeply sexist” abuse and threats against women MPs is part of a concerted effort to push them out of public office, an expert says.
April 4, 2022
Sierra Leone: Women demand funding for effective participation in elections
Women across Sierra Leone have through a communique submitted to the Speaker of Parliament called for the creation of a Women's Fund to enhance effective political participation and to also advance the interests and concerns of women for the development of the country
No kiss, no vote: Survey shows female politicians in Japan victims of sexual harassment
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April 4, 2022
No kiss, no vote: Survey shows female politicians in Japan victims of sexual harassment
A survey on politicians in Japan has shown that many former and current female national legislators and local assembly members have been subject to sexual harassment.
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A survey on politicians in Japan has shown that many former and current female national legislators and local assembly members have been subject to sexual harassment.
April 4, 2022
Malta: Only 4 women elected, casual election results set to trigger gender mechanism
Only four women were elected to Parliament in Malta’s general election, down from the eight female MPs elected in 2017.
April 3, 2022
Portugal announces majority-female cabinet
A new government team named by Portuguese Prime Minister Antonio Costa has women in nine of the 17 cabinet positions.