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8 political organizations that help women run for office in the United States

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February 8, 2018

8 political organizations that help women run for office in the United States

Since Hillary Clinton’s devastating loss in the 2016 election, there has been a renewed interest for women in politics and women running for politics.

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Since Hillary Clinton’s devastating loss in the 2016 election, there has been a renewed interest for women in politics and women running for politics.

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Who runs the House? Women lead major three parties in Canada Commons

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Who runs the House? Women lead major three parties in Canada Commons

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NDP leader Jagmeet Singh named NDP MP Ruth Ellen Brosseau the party’s new House leader in last week's shuffle of his party's critics. So for the first time, all three House leaders of the three major political parties are women, including Small Business and Tourism Minister Bardish Chagger, who is the government House leader, and Conservative MP Candice Bergen, the House leader for the official opposition.

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NDP leader Jagmeet Singh named NDP MP Ruth Ellen Brosseau the party’s new House leader in last week's shuffle of his party's critics. So for the first time, all three House leaders of the three major political parties are women, including Small Business and Tourism Minister Bardish Chagger, who is the government House leader, and Conservative MP Candice Bergen, the House leader for the official opposition.

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Latin America’s Female Leadership Void

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Latin America’s Female Leadership Void

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SANTIAGO, Chile — After President Michelle Bachelet of Chile leaves office in March, Latin America will have no female presidents.

There was a time in 2014 when the region had four: Laura Chinchilla in Costa Rica, Cristina Fernández de Kirchner in Argentina, Dilma Rousseff in Brazil and Ms. Bachelet. Now, Latin America is left with few prospects for female presidents in the near future.

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SANTIAGO, Chile — After President Michelle Bachelet of Chile leaves office in March, Latin America will have no female presidents.

There was a time in 2014 when the region had four: Laura Chinchilla in Costa Rica, Cristina Fernández de Kirchner in Argentina, Dilma Rousseff in Brazil and Ms. Bachelet. Now, Latin America is left with few prospects for female presidents in the near future.

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For every woman in political office in the United States, there are three men.

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For every woman in political office in the United States, there are three men.

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In the wake of Donald Trump’s election, an unprecedented number of women — primarily Democrats — are running for office in 2018. Final numbers will not be available for some time, but Emily’s List, an organization that works to elect Democratic women, has reported being contacted by more than 26,000 women who are interested in running for office since Election Day 2016. That is compared with 920 during the entire two-year 2016 election cycle.

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In the wake of Donald Trump’s election, an unprecedented number of women — primarily Democrats — are running for office in 2018. Final numbers will not be available for some time, but Emily’s List, an organization that works to elect Democratic women, has reported being contacted by more than 26,000 women who are interested in running for office since Election Day 2016. That is compared with 920 during the entire two-year 2016 election cycle.

UN ESCWA Report on Women’s Political Representation in the Arab Region

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February 7, 2018

UN ESCWA Report on Women’s Political Representation in the Arab Region

The objective of this study is to generate evidence-based policy recommendations for Arab States, in order to help them scale-up efforts to meet their commitments as relates to goal 5 of the United Nations’ Sustain

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The objective of this study is to generate evidence-based policy recommendations for Arab States, in order to help them scale-up efforts to meet their commitments as relates to goal 5 of the United Nations’ Sustain

UN Women Report on ending violence against women in political and electoral processes in Pakistan

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February 5, 2018

UN Women Report on ending violence against women in political and electoral processes in Pakistan

Pakistani women face unique and frequently more severe challenges to their political participation than men do.

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Pakistani women face unique and frequently more severe challenges to their political participation than men do.

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Women's Participation in Local Government

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Women's Participation in Local Government

The under-representation of women at any level of governance and decision-making results in a democratic deficit. It has been proven time and again that diverse groups make better decisions. This is particularly true when it comes to a task as challenging as representing the interests of citizens at the local level. Often influencing policies in housing, security, transport, and the economy, local government makes important decisions that affect the lives of women and men.

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The under-representation of women at any level of governance and decision-making results in a democratic deficit. It has been proven time and again that diverse groups make better decisions. This is particularly true when it comes to a task as challenging as representing the interests of citizens at the local level. Often influencing policies in housing, security, transport, and the economy, local government makes important decisions that affect the lives of women and men.

ParlTools: A new platform by ParlAmericas and UN Women dedicated to parliamentarians

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January 31, 2018

ParlTools: A new platform by ParlAmericas and UN Women dedicated to parliamentarians

Caribbean countries face complex development challenges shaped by socio-political, economic and environmental factors.

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Caribbean countries face complex development challenges shaped by socio-political, economic and environmental factors.

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Take five: “Demand to have a seat at the table, don’t wait for an invitation”

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Take five: “Demand to have a seat at the table, don’t wait for an invitation”

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As hundreds of youth activists from around the world convene at the United Nations for the annual Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) Youth Forum, from 30-31 January 2018, UN Women spoke to Jayathma Wickramanayake, the UN Secretary-General’s Envoy on Youth. Ms. Wickramanayake is the first female Youth Envoy, and have worked on youth issues since the age of 21.

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As hundreds of youth activists from around the world convene at the United Nations for the annual Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) Youth Forum, from 30-31 January 2018, UN Women spoke to Jayathma Wickramanayake, the UN Secretary-General’s Envoy on Youth. Ms. Wickramanayake is the first female Youth Envoy, and have worked on youth issues since the age of 21.

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