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December 14, 2018
Enhancing reporting of women in 2019 elections

The need for the media to be gender sensitive in reporting electoral issues ahead of the 2019 general elections and change the negative stereotyping of female politicians, was the pivot of a one-day seminar held in Lagos by the Independent National E

December 13, 2018
DRC Elections—Will Congolese women have a fair chance?

“The forthcoming elections is a decisive turning point for the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), because if we really do have these elections despite the fact that it has long dragged out, it will be the first democratic transition ever in the DRC”

December 13, 2018
Let’s talk about money: comparative perspectives on political finance regulations

Money is a necessary component of the democratic process, enabling the expression of political support as well as competition in elections.

Why Kenyan men don't want to share power with women

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December 12, 2018

Why Kenyan men don't want to share power with women

The Kenyan parliament is a tough playground. And just like any other playground, the bigger ones tend to play rough and keep the toys to themselves.

The Kenyan parliament is a tough playground. And just like any other playground, the bigger ones tend to play rough and keep the toys to themselves.

Gender Justice & The Law: Assessment of laws affecting gender equality in the Arab States region

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December 12, 2018

Gender Justice & The Law: Assessment of laws affecting gender equality in the Arab States region

Conducted by UNDP, UN Women, UNFPA, and ESCWA, this study on Gender Justice & the Law in the Arab States Region provides a comprehensive assessment of laws and policies affecting gender equality and protection against gender-based violence in Ara

Conducted by UNDP, UN Women, UNFPA, and ESCWA, this study on Gender Justice & the Law in the Arab States Region provides a comprehensive assessment of laws and policies affecting gender equality and protection against gender-based violence in Ara

December 12, 2018
Women MPs reveal death threats, bullying and harassment

Women MPs discuss bullying, harassment and other misconduct during a public panel discussion to mark 125 years of suffrage.

December 12, 2018
Why Bangladeshi politics is man's domain

Two powerful women – Sheikh Hasina and Khaleda Zia – have dominated Bangladeshi politics for decades, but the South Asian country's women are still underrepresented in parliament and are politically marginalized.

December 12, 2018
Where is the #MeToo moment in India's politics?

NEW DELHI(Thomson Reuters Foundation) - From media to sports and business, a wave of #MeToo revelations has rocked India this year, but the movement has left the country’s male-dominated politics largely untouched - and that needs to change, activist

December 12, 2018
Kano Emir tasks women to vote for gender sensitive leaders

By Ibrahim Shuaibu in Kano,