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A conversation with... Gabriela Morawska-Stanecka, Poland

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April 25, 2024

A conversation with... Gabriela Morawska-Stanecka, Poland

As part of the IPU series 'A conversation with...', we interview parliamentarians from all over the world to find out who they represent and what motivates them.

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As part of the IPU series 'A conversation with...', we interview parliamentarians from all over the world to find out who they represent and what motivates them.

World News

Kazakhstan: new law to protect women improved, but incomplete

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Kazakhstan: new law to protect women improved, but incomplete

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(Berlin, April 23, 2024) – Kazakhstan’s President Kasym-Jomart Tokayev signed a new law on April,15, 2024, to strengthen protections from viole

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(Berlin, April 23, 2024) – Kazakhstan’s President Kasym-Jomart Tokayev signed a new law on April,15, 2024, to strengthen protections from viole

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Togo: Women candidates campaign ahead legislative and regional elections

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Togo: Women candidates campaign ahead legislative and regional elections

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As Togo prepares for the legislative and regional elections on April 29, 2024, a significant number of women are in the electoral race, defying traditional norms and expectations.

With 2,348 validated candidacies for the legislative elections and 113 seats up for grabs, some 593 women are in the running for parliament and 438 women for the regional elections, according to figures obtained from the Independent National Electoral Commission.

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As Togo prepares for the legislative and regional elections on April 29, 2024, a significant number of women are in the electoral race, defying traditional norms and expectations.

With 2,348 validated candidacies for the legislative elections and 113 seats up for grabs, some 593 women are in the running for parliament and 438 women for the regional elections, according to figures obtained from the Independent National Electoral Commission.

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Preparing women leaders for political participation in Paraguay

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Preparing women leaders for political participation in Paraguay

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Six years of close collaboration between International IDEA and the Gender Policy Unit at the Superior Tribunal of Electoral Justice in Paraguay has strengthened women’s leadership and political empowerment, helping women gain access to popularly elected and decision-making positions.
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Six years of close collaboration between International IDEA and the Gender Policy Unit at the Superior Tribunal of Electoral Justice in Paraguay has strengthened women’s leadership and political empowerment, helping women gain access to popularly elected and decision-making positions.

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Activists, politicians and academics urge cooperation to promote women’s political representation in Indonesia

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Activists, politicians and academics urge cooperation to promote women’s political representation in Indonesia

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Jakarta, Indonesia — UN Women Indonesia joined the Indonesian Women's Coalition, the Association for Elections and Democracy, and the Center for Political Studies at the University of Indonesia in organizing the Dialogue Forum of Women Politicians and Civil Society: Promoting Meaningful Participation and Representation in Politics last year.

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Jakarta, Indonesia — UN Women Indonesia joined the Indonesian Women's Coalition, the Association for Elections and Democracy, and the Center for Political Studies at the University of Indonesia in organizing the Dialogue Forum of Women Politicians and Civil Society: Promoting Meaningful Participation and Representation in Politics last year.

Opinion | America stacks the deck against women in politics

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April 24, 2024

Opinion | America stacks the deck against women in politics

According to the U.S. Census, the majority of Americans are women, yet only 31% of Wisconsin State legislators are women. According to the Pew Research Center, there were 1 million fewer men enrolled in college than women this past winter.

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According to the U.S. Census, the majority of Americans are women, yet only 31% of Wisconsin State legislators are women. According to the Pew Research Center, there were 1 million fewer men enrolled in college than women this past winter.

Indonesia’s youth and political inequality: how neo-traditionalism hinders women in politics

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April 24, 2024

Indonesia’s youth and political inequality: how neo-traditionalism hinders women in politics

Several Indonesian thinktanks have unofficially assessed that female representation in Indonesia’s national parliament (DPR) for the term 2024-2029 would stand at about

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Several Indonesian thinktanks have unofficially assessed that female representation in Indonesia’s national parliament (DPR) for the term 2024-2029 would stand at about

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A woman in politics – a heroine or “the one who neglected her home, husband, and children for her career“?

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April 23, 2024

A woman in politics – a heroine or “the one who neglected her home, husband, and children for her career“?

Last year, we have worked with students of journalism and their assistant professor Jovana Davidović on combating sexist hate speech, sexism and misogyny.

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Last year, we have worked with students of journalism and their assistant professor Jovana Davidović on combating sexist hate speech, sexism and misogyny.

Politics must become a more inclusive place for young women. The strength of our laws depend on it

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April 22, 2024

Politics must become a more inclusive place for young women. The strength of our laws depend on it

Recent research has revealed some stark findings that young women are put off entering parliament and working in politics. 

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Recent research has revealed some stark findings that young women are put off entering parliament and working in politics. 

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