Let’s normalize women’s leadership
In her speech after being declared vice president-elect, Kamala Harris repeated something her mother Shyamala said: “You may be the first to do many things, but make sure you are not the last.”
December 28, 2020
Women on the frontlines of Thailand’s democracy movement
Denouncing sexual violence, demanding abortion reform and destigmatising sex work –- once-taboo issues are finding public expression in Thailand as women take up leadership roles in a youth-led pro-democracy movement.
December 28, 2020
COVID-19: How male and female leaders differ in their political discourse
In situations of crisis, language and communication matter — particularly at the highest levels of political leadership. But do men and women use language differently when they are in positions of power?
December 23, 2020
Central African women and girls march for peaceful elections
Hundreds of women peacefully marched through the main streets of the Central African Republic’s capital Bangui today to demand for inclusive, violence-free elections.
The proportion of women in Finnish municipality councils lags behind national level
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December 23, 2020
The proportion of women in Finnish municipality councils lags behind national level
The good experiences and practices in women’s political participation in Finland, which is known for gender equality, are followed with an interest in Demo Finland’s programme countries.
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The good experiences and practices in women’s political participation in Finland, which is known for gender equality, are followed with an interest in Demo Finland’s programme countries.
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iKNOW Politics Newsletter December 2020
We are pleased to share with you the latest edition of the iKNOW Politics Newsletter!
December 18, 2020
Japan councilwomen says ouster shows gender bias in politics
A councilwoman who was ousted from the town assembly in a famous Japanese hot springs resort after accusing the mayor of sexual assault said Friday her case highlights the problems of male-dominated small town politics in which women are often silenced.
December 18, 2020
City of Paris is fined 90,000 euros for naming too many women to senior positions
The city of Paris has been fined 90,000 euros for an unusual infraction: It appointed too many positions in the government.
Why aren’t there even more women political leaders?
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December 14, 2020
Why aren’t there even more women political leaders?
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December 14, 2020
Vietnam promotes women’s role in building peace
International delegates lauded Vietnam’s contributions to affirming women’s roles in building and sustaining peace while attending the International Conference on Women, Peace and Security held by the