March 10, 2020
In 2020, world “cannot afford” so few women in power
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Women in Politics Map 2020
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March 10, 2020
Women in Politics Map 2020
This map is a unique visual tool that captures women’s participation in executive government and in parliament on a given date—1st January 2020.
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This map is a unique visual tool that captures women’s participation in executive government and in parliament on a given date—1st January 2020.
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