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Sabah women under-representated in politics

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September 15, 2023

Sabah women under-representated in politics

Sabah can draw invaluable insights from nations like Pakistan and the Scandinavian countries to address women’s under-representation in politics, said Institute for Development Studies (Sabah) chairperson Datuk Adeline Leong.

Sabah can draw invaluable insights from nations like Pakistan and the Scandinavian countries to address women’s under-representation in politics, said Institute for Development Studies (Sabah) chairperson Datuk Adeline Leong.

Online harassment risks pushing Kenyan women out of politics

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September 15, 2023

Online harassment risks pushing Kenyan women out of politics

“I faced so much violence on Facebook”, she said. “I am separated from my husband, so people could say unimaginable things using [pseudonymous] accounts, to me and my family. It was just chaotic.”

“I faced so much violence on Facebook”, she said. “I am separated from my husband, so people could say unimaginable things using [pseudonymous] accounts, to me and my family. It was just chaotic.”

The feminine apologetic decoded

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September 14, 2023

The feminine apologetic decoded

Being a logophile, or someone who loves words, my first encounter with the term “Feminine Apologetic” was a fascinating one; I was intrigued at the potential subtext and immediately embarked upon one of my favorite pastimes: research on this interest

Being a logophile, or someone who loves words, my first encounter with the term “Feminine Apologetic” was a fascinating one; I was intrigued at the potential subtext and immediately embarked upon one of my favorite pastimes: research on this interest

The Politics of Being Unapologetic

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September 14, 2023

The Politics of Being Unapologetic

In a recent prime ministers question, Labour MP Bell Ribeiro-Addy pointed out that no prime minister commenting on Britain’s influence in colonialism has ever apologised but only expressed “sorrow or deep regret” and asked the current PM Rishi Sunak

In a recent prime ministers question, Labour MP Bell Ribeiro-Addy pointed out that no prime minister commenting on Britain’s influence in colonialism has ever apologised but only expressed “sorrow or deep regret” and asked the current PM Rishi Sunak

Urgent action needed to tackle cyberbullying of women in politics

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September 14, 2023

Urgent action needed to tackle cyberbullying of women in politics

A University of Galway academic, Associate Professor Tom Felle, has called for laws, hefty fines and criminal action to be taken against social media companies who ‘fail to tackle cyber violence against women’.

A University of Galway academic, Associate Professor Tom Felle, has called for laws, hefty fines and criminal action to be taken against social media companies who ‘fail to tackle cyber violence against women’.

‘Representation of women in politics should increase’

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September 14, 2023

‘Representation of women in politics should increase’

President Droupadi Murmu on Wednesday said the representation of women in politics should increase.” I want to draw your attention towards the subject of women’s representation in this House.

President Droupadi Murmu on Wednesday said the representation of women in politics should increase.” I want to draw your attention towards the subject of women’s representation in this House.

Men must support women in politics, says Sabah minister

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September 14, 2023

Men must support women in politics, says Sabah minister

It is important for men to support women's rights and address the issue of their under-representation, especially in politics.

It is important for men to support women's rights and address the issue of their under-representation, especially in politics.

Theresa May: If a woman shows emotion she’s seen as weak

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September 13, 2023

Theresa May: If a woman shows emotion she’s seen as weak

Female politicians who show strength are seen as “aggressive harridans” while male counterparts are seen as “brilliant”, according to Theresa May.

Female politicians who show strength are seen as “aggressive harridans” while male counterparts are seen as “brilliant”, according to Theresa May.

Gender mainstreaming in politics: need for an inclusive and sensitive governance

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September 13, 2023

Gender mainstreaming in politics: need for an inclusive and sensitive governance

Before a gathering of 3,000 women in 1927, Ambedkar said, “I measure the progress of a community by the degree of progress which women have achieved.” In the ever-evolving

Before a gathering of 3,000 women in 1927, Ambedkar said, “I measure the progress of a community by the degree of progress which women have achieved.” In the ever-evolving

'Bharat', women's reservation bill and 'one election' debate: buzz gets louder over parliament special session

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September 13, 2023

'Bharat', women's reservation bill and 'one election' debate: buzz gets louder over parliament special session

For the first time in the history of independent India, the government is conducting a five-day-long special session of Parliament from September 18 to September 22.

For the first time in the history of independent India, the government is conducting a five-day-long special session of Parliament from September 18 to September 22.