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Youth in Kyrgyzstan unite their voices ahead of crucial presidential vote

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Youth in Kyrgyzstan unite their voices ahead of crucial presidential vote

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In 2017, Kyrgyzstan faced a critical turning point in the country's history. For the first time, an elected president would willingly hand power to an elected successor. Recognizing the importance of this vote, a group of 15 young activists from across the country worked together to carry out a youth-led Get Out The Vote (GOTV) campaign.

In 2017, Kyrgyzstan faced a critical turning point in the country's history. For the first time, an elected president would willingly hand power to an elected successor. Recognizing the importance of this vote, a group of 15 young activists from across the country worked together to carry out a youth-led Get Out The Vote (GOTV) campaign.

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Record number of women elected in Kenya’s 2017 general elections, but women’s representation remains low

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Record number of women elected in Kenya’s 2017 general elections, but women’s representation remains low

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A new report published by NDI and the Federation of Women Lawyers (FIDA Kenya) highlights a number of important political gains made by women during the 2017 general elections.

A new report published by NDI and the Federation of Women Lawyers (FIDA Kenya) highlights a number of important political gains made by women during the 2017 general elections.

A Gender Analysis of the 2017 Kenya General Elections by NDI

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March 5, 2018

A Gender Analysis of the 2017 Kenya General Elections by NDI

NDI collaborated with the Federation of Women Lawyers - Kenya (FIDA-K) to review the performance of women in the 2017 general elections in 

NDI collaborated with the Federation of Women Lawyers - Kenya (FIDA-K) to review the performance of women in the 2017 general elections in 

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CSW 62 Side Event on "Empowering Rural Women and Girls through Increased Decision-Making Capacity"

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CSW 62 Side Event on "Empowering Rural Women and Girls through Increased Decision-Making Capacity"

The side event, organized by the Government of Georgia and United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) together with the Permanent Mission of Mongolia

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Nicola Sturgeon shocked by Holyrood survey on sexism and abuse

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Nicola Sturgeon shocked by Holyrood survey on sexism and abuse

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Nicola Sturgeon has reacted with disappointment to a survey that found that one in five Holyrood staff and one in three women had experienced sexual harassment or sexist behaviour while working in the Scottish parliament.

Of those who reported experience of sexual harassment at Holyrood, 45% identified the perpetrator as an MSP.

Nicola Sturgeon has reacted with disappointment to a survey that found that one in five Holyrood staff and one in three women had experienced sexual harassment or sexist behaviour while working in the Scottish parliament.

Of those who reported experience of sexual harassment at Holyrood, 45% identified the perpetrator as an MSP.

Platform dedicated to women’s participation in peace processes

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March 2, 2018

Platform dedicated to women’s participation in peace processes

Nearly half of the conflict-resolution agreements forged during the 1990s failed within five years and recidivism for civil war is alarmingly high. New thinking on peace and security is needed. 

Nearly half of the conflict-resolution agreements forged during the 1990s failed within five years and recidivism for civil war is alarmingly high. New thinking on peace and security is needed. 

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