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Pitch Perfect: Winning Strategies for Women Candidates

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April 10, 2013

Pitch Perfect: Winning Strategies for Women Candidates

This research provides a clear road map for women who are running for major statewide office: how to introduce themselves to voters to demonstrate their qualifications; what language contributes to voters believing they are qualified; and how to present themselves in a way that

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This research provides a clear road map for women who are running for major statewide office: how to introduce themselves to voters to demonstrate their qualifications; what language contributes to voters believing they are qualified; and how to present themselves in a way that

A law against political harassment and violence toward women is the means not the end. Promoting awareness and defense for cases is now a national priority in Bolivia

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April 10, 2013

A law against political harassment and violence toward women is the means not the end. Promoting awareness and defense for cases is now a national priority in Bolivia

In this document, iKNOW Politics expert María Eugenia Rojas Valverde responds to one our users queries on Women and Election and Political Violence, in the context of the recently approved Bolivian Law on the matter (May 2012).

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In this document, iKNOW Politics expert María Eugenia Rojas Valverde responds to one our users queries on Women and Election and Political Violence, in the context of the recently approved Bolivian Law on the matter (May 2012).

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How the 'System of Beauty' Hurts Female Politicians

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April 9, 2013

How the 'System of Beauty' Hurts Female Politicians

Talking about their looks makes women running for office seem less competent, less effective, and less qualified -- even when it's just praise and compliments.
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Talking about their looks makes women running for office seem less competent, less effective, and less qualified -- even when it's just praise and compliments.

Interview with Wong Shu Qi, Democratic Action Party Executive Secretary, Malaysia

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April 9, 2013

Interview with Wong Shu Qi, Democratic Action Party Executive Secretary, Malaysia

Interview with Wong Shu Qi, DAP Executive Secretary for Political Education, on how she went from being a journalist to an aspiring politician.

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Interview with Wong Shu Qi, DAP Executive Secretary for Political Education, on how she went from being a journalist to an aspiring politician.

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UN calls for accelerated action with 1,000 days to go on Millennium Development Goals

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UN calls for accelerated action with 1,000 days to go on Millennium Development Goals

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People around the world invited to join in boosting momentum for most successful global anti-poverty push in history

New York, 4 April — The United Nations and its partners around the world will observe the 1,000 days to the end of 2015 – the target date for achieving the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) – during the next week to inspire further action.

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People around the world invited to join in boosting momentum for most successful global anti-poverty push in history

New York, 4 April — The United Nations and its partners around the world will observe the 1,000 days to the end of 2015 – the target date for achieving the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) – during the next week to inspire further action.

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Politics, elections and the "reality" of women's rights in Kuwait

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Politics, elections and the "reality" of women's rights in Kuwait

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Political authoritarianism has been constant feature in the Arab political systems, and despite the ongoing “Arab Spring,” there is a continuing tendency to prevent women from freely participating in political processes. Recently, a handful of Arab countries have consented to slightly alter their political systems so as to allow women and opposition groups to have a greater say on political issues.

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Political authoritarianism has been constant feature in the Arab political systems, and despite the ongoing “Arab Spring,” there is a continuing tendency to prevent women from freely participating in political processes. Recently, a handful of Arab countries have consented to slightly alter their political systems so as to allow women and opposition groups to have a greater say on political issues.

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