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Five women said to be in running to become Italy's transitional PM

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Five women said to be in running to become Italy's transitional PM

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Five women are among the names floated to lead a transitional government in Italy in what some speculate could be President Sergio Mattarella’s attempt to break with tradition while the country’s politics are mired in stalemate.

Five women are among the names floated to lead a transitional government in Italy in what some speculate could be President Sergio Mattarella’s attempt to break with tradition while the country’s politics are mired in stalemate.

UNDP and IPU: Global Parliamentary Report 2017

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May 10, 2018

UNDP and IPU: Global Parliamentary Report 2017

The second Global Parliamentary Report is jointly produced by United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU).

The second Global Parliamentary Report is jointly produced by United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU).

International IDEA Report: The Global State of Democracy 2017

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May 10, 2018

International IDEA Report: The Global State of Democracy 2017

Today’s political landscape poses complex global challenges to democracies.

Today’s political landscape poses complex global challenges to democracies.

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iKNOW Politics Newsletter May 2018

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Dear members, 

We are pleased to share with you the latest edition of the iKNOW Politics Newsletter! In this issue, we invite you to take a look at our most recent interviews with women in politics and learn about the latest trending stories from around the world as you browse through our news section and online library. You will also discover our partner organizations’ recent stories and publications. 

A Practitioner’s Toolkit on Women’s Access to Justice Programming

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May 8, 2018

A Practitioner’s Toolkit on Women’s Access to Justice Programming

Access to justice for all is a critical litmus test of peaceful and inclusive societies, and an essential condition for substantive equality, human rights, and sustainable development.

Access to justice for all is a critical litmus test of peaceful and inclusive societies, and an essential condition for substantive equality, human rights, and sustainable development.

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Nigeria: INEC bemoans poor participation of women in politics

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Nigeria: INEC bemoans poor participation of women in politics

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National Electoral Commission, INEC, has bemoaned the inadequate representation of women in political offices, pointing out that in spite of the numerical strength of women, they are not adequately represented.

National Electoral Commission, INEC, has bemoaned the inadequate representation of women in political offices, pointing out that in spite of the numerical strength of women, they are not adequately represented.

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Jeffrey Lazarus and Amy Steigerwalt

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May 4, 2018

Jeffrey Lazarus and Amy Steigerwalt

Authors of “Gendered Vulnerability: How Women Work Harder to Stay In Office”
Authors of “Gendered Vulnerability: How Women Work Harder to Stay In Office”
Authors of “Gendered Vulnerability: How Women Work Harder to Stay In Office”

After a century of women’s votes what about political seats?

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May 4, 2018

After a century of women’s votes what about political seats?

This year marks the centenary of the Representation of the People Act 1918 which gave the vote to all British and Irish men over 21 and women over 30 who met minimum property or education qualifications.

This year marks the centenary of the Representation of the People Act 1918 which gave the vote to all British and Irish men over 21 and women over 30 who met minimum property or education qualifications.

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Female lawmaker laments non-participation of Northern women in politics

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Female lawmaker laments non-participation of Northern women in politics

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Hajia Maryam Bagel, a member representing Dass constituency, Bauchi state Assembly has lament the non-participation of Northern women in active politics.

She made the observation while briefing newsmen Friday in Bauchi, saying it’s time women take active part in politics and begin to compete against the men.

Hajia Maryam Bagel, a member representing Dass constituency, Bauchi state Assembly has lament the non-participation of Northern women in active politics.

She made the observation while briefing newsmen Friday in Bauchi, saying it’s time women take active part in politics and begin to compete against the men.