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May 23, 2014
Making the invisible visible

When Marcelina Bautista Bautista left her indigenous Mixtec community in Nochtixtlan, in the Mexican state of Oaxaca, at the age of 14 with only a primary school education and no knowledge of Spanish, she didn’t dream that one day she would end up contributing to the development of an internation

Shailaja Chandra, former Secretary to the Government of India and former Chief Secretary, Delhi
May 21, 2014
Indian elections and the fruits of democracy

On 16 May 2014, Narendra Modi the Chief Minister of Gujarat state (in western India) led the Bharatiya Janta party (BJP) to a record victory in India’s 16th national election.

Political Parties in Africa through a Gender Lens

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May 7, 2014

Political Parties in Africa through a Gender Lens

One of the persistent democratic deficits throughout the world is women’s lack of influence in politics. In relation to political parties in particular, the voice of women in decision-making remains insufficient, and, in some cases, is non-existent.

One of the persistent democratic deficits throughout the world is women’s lack of influence in politics. In relation to political parties in particular, the voice of women in decision-making remains insufficient, and, in some cases, is non-existent.

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Sonia Palmieri

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Dr Sonia Palmieri is a consultant in gender and political leadership, and was formerly t

List of National Action Plans for the implementation of UNSCR 1325

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February 13, 2014

List of National Action Plans for the implementation of UNSCR 1325

To date, there are 58 countries that have adopted a National Action Plan for the Implementation of UN Sec

To date, there are 58 countries that have adopted a National Action Plan for the Implementation of UN Sec