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November 3, 2017
Expanding women’s leadership requires changing masculinities

On 25 October, women leaders and experts gathered at the UN Headquarters to discuss issues of masculinities, violence against women, and women’s participation in peace and justice in transitional societies.

October 31, 2017
Fewer women in Iceland's new parliament

The Icelandic general elections took place last weekend. The results show that the number of women as members of parliament decreases.

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October 23, 2017
The 7%: Jacinda Ardern joins select group of women in power

New Zealand’s new prime minister is one of 13 female heads of government in the world

October 23, 2017
Jacinda Ardern becomes New Zealand's youngest woman leader

New Zealand is set for a centre-left coalition government led by Labour head Jacinda Ardern.

Women in parliament: Assessing the effectiveness of gender quotas in Poland

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October 19, 2017

Women in parliament: Assessing the effectiveness of gender quotas in Poland

Gender quotas aim to increase women’s parliamentary representation. However, the effectiveness of quotas varies.

Gender quotas aim to increase women’s parliamentary representation. However, the effectiveness of quotas varies.

October 19, 2017
International IDEA recruits an Executive Director in Stockholm
October 19, 2017
Political participation consultancy opportunity on UN Women’s global political empowerment & leadership training curriculum development

 

Book: Has Democracy Failed Women?

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October 19, 2017

Book: Has Democracy Failed Women?

Why are women still under-represented in politics? Can we speak of democracy when women are not fully included in political decision-making? Some argue that we are on t

Why are women still under-represented in politics? Can we speak of democracy when women are not fully included in political decision-making? Some argue that we are on t