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September 10, 2019
Tunisian women absent from presidential campaign

Tunisia has long been seen as a pioneer for women's rights in the Arab world, but on the eve of presidential elections, women are calling this reputation into question.

A gender perspective on role performance of elected panchayat leaders in India

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September 10, 2019

A gender perspective on role performance of elected panchayat leaders in India

Gender equality is fundamentally related to sustainable development, and globally accepted as a necessity for the promotion of human rights.

Gender equality is fundamentally related to sustainable development, and globally accepted as a necessity for the promotion of human rights.

September 10, 2019
Sudan's first cabinet since Omar al-Bashir's removal sworn in

Sudan swore in its first cabinet since the removal of former president Omar al-Bashir in Apri

September 10, 2019
Blue dress and new-look women upstage Italy's macho politicians

Since the unification of Italy in the late 19th Century, the country has had 58 prime ministers - every one a man.

Does exposure to gender role models increase women’s political ambition? A field experiment with politicians

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September 10, 2019

Does exposure to gender role models increase women’s political ambition? A field experiment with politicians

There is a persistent gender gap in motivations to run for political office.

There is a persistent gender gap in motivations to run for political office.

September 10, 2019
Women in politics deterred by structural barriers, study finds

Issues around sexism and work-life balance contribute to the dearth of women in politics, a new study has found.

Interviews

TRT World
September 9, 2019
A new face in Kosovo looks to transform the role of women in politics

Political apathy is increasing in Kosovo and political parties are trying to reach new constituencies. TRT World spoke to one new candidate who wants to make a difference.

September 9, 2019
Why equal participation of women, men in politics vital for development

It has been revealed that Tanzania was making some effort to promote women in leadership, yet advances are going at a slow pace in many of the top political leadership positions.