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April 9, 2021

AGORA: Portal for Parliamentary Development

From its launch in 2010, the AGORA Portal for Parliamentary Development has played a leading role in the parliamentary development community as a knowledge and learning hub for parliamentarians, parliamentary staff, development partners and academia.

From its launch in 2010, the AGORA Portal for Parliamentary Development has played a leading role in the parliamentary development community as a knowledge and learning hub for parliamentarians, parliamentary staff, development partners and academia.

April 9, 2021
Chad: Women hold decisive vote in upcoming presidential election

In Chad, women represent more than 50% of the total population and are a decisive electorate -- capable of tipping the scale in elections.

April 9, 2021
An interactive map helps municipalities in building gender responsive services

Purple Map shows women centers, day care centers and gender responsive municipal services of Ankara Metropolitan Municipality.

Ofelia Fernandez: Inspiring young women all over Latin America

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April 9, 2021

Ofelia Fernandez: Inspiring young women all over Latin America

A determined feminist, Ofelia Fernandez is the youngest lawmaker in Latin America. The 20-year-old is an icon for many, but she has a few detractors. 

A determined feminist, Ofelia Fernandez is the youngest lawmaker in Latin America. The 20-year-old is an icon for many, but she has a few detractors. 

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April 7, 2021
From fundraising to the VP, why 2020 was a pivotal year for women in US politics

2020 was a milestone year for women in politics in the US. The country saw the highest numbers of women entering Congress and the executive in its history.

April 7, 2021
This is what leadership looks like: Meet Cecilia Moyoviri Moye, an indigenous woman Senator in Bolivia’s Legislative Assembly

After the November 2020 national elections, women make up 49 per cent of the Legislative Assembly of the Plurinational State of Bolivia, cementing its position as a forerunner on gender parity in politics.

April 7, 2021
This is what leadership looks like: Meet Elena Crasmari, the only woman in her local council in Moldova

Elena Crasmari decided to run for office so that the local administration could meet the needs of all members of her community.

April 6, 2021
“Equality Index” of women mayors and councillors in Austria

The Institute for Social Research of Austria (SORA) surveyed the proportion of women among all mayors and councillors in Austria as part of the “Equality Index” for the Austrian Association of Cities and Towns (AACT).

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April 1, 2021
Women in politics: new data shows growth but also setbacks

Despite increases in the number of women at the highest levels of political power, widespread gender inequalities persist, according to the 2021 edition of the 

April 1, 2021
Can gender quotas counter sexism in Australian politics?

In recent months, Australians have grown accustomed to stories of sexual impropriety by their politicians dominating the news headlines.