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Gender quotas should be an absolute minimum, not a target

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March 3, 2020

Gender quotas should be an absolute minimum, not a target

By Ciairín de Buis,

With more than three-quarters of our TDs being men, Ireland once again has one of the least balanced political systems in Europe.

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By Ciairín de Buis,

With more than three-quarters of our TDs being men, Ireland once again has one of the least balanced political systems in Europe.

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Visualizing the data: Women’s representation in society

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March 3, 2020

Visualizing the data: Women’s representation in society

Women’s full and equal participation in all facets of society is a fundamental human right. Yet, around the world, from politics to entertainment to the workplace, women and girls are largely underrepresented.

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Women’s full and equal participation in all facets of society is a fundamental human right. Yet, around the world, from politics to entertainment to the workplace, women and girls are largely underrepresented.

March 3, 2020
Make this the century of women’s equality: UN chief

Speaking to faculty and students at The New School, a university in New York City, the UN chief declared himself a proud feminist and called for men everywhere to support women’s rights.

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March 2, 2020
What’s needed for real changes for women in Lebanese politics?

Women were at the forefront of Lebanon’s 2019 ‘October Revolution’.

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Protecting political campaigns from digital threats

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March 2, 2020

Protecting political campaigns from digital threats

Political campaigns online have demonstrated that they can help candidates win elections, include more citizens’ concerns in political debates or allow upcoming parties to gain political exposure.

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Political campaigns online have demonstrated that they can help candidates win elections, include more citizens’ concerns in political debates or allow upcoming parties to gain political exposure.

February 28, 2020
Zimbabwe: Call to prioritize women's participation in local government

Government is working on ensuring greater participation of women at local government level.

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February 28, 2020
The year women won the right to vote in 46 countries

The United States is celebrating the 100th anniversary of the 19th Amendment to the constitution, passed in 1919 and ratified in 1920.

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February 28, 2020
Kazakhstan intends to introduce 30% quota for women and youth in political parties

«On December 20, 2019 during the second session of the National Council of Public Confidence the President made proposals aimed at reforming the current political system.

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February 28, 2020
Women’s suffrage marks 100 years on election day in Slovakia

Many people see February 29 as a leap day, but it plays a much more important role in the history of the Slovaks and the Czechs. Their first democratic Constitution was adopted exactly 100 years ago.

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