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Summary of the e-Discussion on the SDGs and women's political participation
Summary of the e-Discussion on the SDGs and women's political participation
From 9 January to 12 February 2017,
From 9 January to 12 February 2017,
Empowering Women in Politics on a Global Scale
Empowering Women in Politics on a Global Scale
Women and Ghana’s 2016 Parliamentary Election
iKNOW Politics expert Gretchen Bauer submitted the following article to be published on International Women’s Day 2017.
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Message by UNDP Administrator Helen Clark on International Women’s Day 2017
This year, International Women’s Day is devoted to Women in the Changing World of Work: Planet 50-50 by 2030. Globalization and technology change are driving that change. It’s important that women are able to succeed in this new world of work.
This year, International Women’s Day is devoted to Women in the Changing World of Work: Planet 50-50 by 2030. Globalization and technology change are driving that change. It’s important that women are able to succeed in this new world of work.
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International IDEA: Politically empowering women for democracy
This year’s International Women’s Day’s theme, “Be Bold for Change”, is a call to forge a better working world - a more gender inclusive world. In particular, it calls for groundbreaking action that truly drives the greatest change for women.
This year’s International Women’s Day’s theme, “Be Bold for Change”, is a call to forge a better working world - a more gender inclusive world. In particular, it calls for groundbreaking action that truly drives the greatest change for women.
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Message by UN Women Executive Director Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka on International Women's Day 2017
Message by UN Women Executive Director Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka on International Women's Day 2017
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Across the world, too many women and girls spend too many hours on household responsibilities—typically more than double the time spent by men and boys. They look after younger siblings, older family members, deal with illness in the family and manage the house.
Across the world, too many women and girls spend too many hours on household responsibilities—typically more than double the time spent by men and boys. They look after younger siblings, older family members, deal with illness in the family and manage the house.
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IPU Press Release for International Women's Day 2017: More ambitious measures needed to enhance women’s representation in parliament
IPU Press Release for International Women's Day 2017: More ambitious measures needed to enhance women’s representation in parliament
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More ambitious measures and stronger political commitment are needed to enhance women’s representation in parliament and keep apace with the significant progress achieved worldwide over the last decade, says the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU).
More ambitious measures and stronger political commitment are needed to enhance women’s representation in parliament and keep apace with the significant progress achieved worldwide over the last decade, says the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU).
Women in Parliament in 2016: The year in perspective by IPU
Women in Parliament in 2016: The year in perspective by IPU
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