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March 18, 2022
Lebanese women in Parliament: So many barriers and very little progress

The general political context in 2022 is definitely different from that of 2018. But will the new Lebanese Parliament consist of more than six women following the May 15 elections?

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CSW 66: Gendered dimensions of corruption & the impact on gender equality 

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CSW 66: Gendered dimensions of corruption & the impact on gender equality 

Graduate Women International and co-sponsor Women’s UN Report Network expert panelists will address the gendered dimensions of corruption and the unique ways women expe

March 17, 2022
Calling for an end to violence against women in politics

At a special event hosted by Mr.

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Addressing online misogyny and gendered disinformation: A how-to guide

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March 17, 2022

Addressing online misogyny and gendered disinformation: A how-to guide

The internet is a tool that can simplify and encourage democratic engagement, but the rise of online disinformation challenges even the world’s most robust democracies.

The internet is a tool that can simplify and encourage democratic engagement, but the rise of online disinformation challenges even the world’s most robust democracies.

March 17, 2022
Nigerian parliament rescinds decision on gender equality bills

The lawmakers’ decision on International Women’s Day came hours after simultaneous protests by women in four states.

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March 17, 2022
Women in West Africa and the Sahel define strategies for a meaningful participation of women in decision-making

The Deputy Special Representative of the United Nations Secretary-General for West Africa and the Sahel, Ms Giovanie Biha, chaired the first edition of the annual Women's Forum for Peace and Security in West Africa and the Sahel, held on 14 and 15 March in Nouakchott,

March 16, 2022
Violence against women in politics marks ‘moral and ethical failure’ - General Assembly President

Top UN officials on Tuesday gathered with government and civil society representatives to draw attention to the scourge of violence against women worldwide who are involved in politics, which is increasingly seeing women parliamentarians, human ri

March 15, 2022
Women MPs actively participating in parliamentary business

Constituting one-fifth of parliament, women parliamentarians accounted for nearly 35 per cent of parliamentary agenda during 2021-22 – 38 per cent in the National Assembly and 25 per cent in the Senate.

Does Timor-Leste’s upcoming election herald a more inclusive and progressive democracy?

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March 15, 2022

Does Timor-Leste’s upcoming election herald a more inclusive and progressive democracy?

Next week’s election will feature more female candidates than ever, but their impact on the country’s patriarchal cultural norms remains to be seen.

Next week’s election will feature more female candidates than ever, but their impact on the country’s patriarchal cultural norms remains to be seen.