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Is America ready to elect a Black woman president?

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September 9, 2024

Is America ready to elect a Black woman president?

It’s the big question that has loomed over Kamala Harris’ presidential campaign from the start: is the United States ready for a Black woman president?

It’s the big question that has loomed over Kamala Harris’ presidential campaign from the start: is the United States ready for a Black woman president?

Breaking barriers: Fight for women’s political empowerment in India

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September 7, 2024

Breaking barriers: Fight for women’s political empowerment in India

True progress for women is not merely about breaking barriers but fundamentally transforming the structures that have long hindered their advancement.

True progress for women is not merely about breaking barriers but fundamentally transforming the structures that have long hindered their advancement.

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September 6, 2024
Empowering women: A push for increased female MPs in upcoming elections

The representation of women in Ghana's Fourth Republic Parliament has remained notably low. 

The Citizen
September 6, 2024
Championing change: Young women steps up to drive Tanzania's push for political equality

Dar es Salaam. As Tanzania gears up for the upcoming local government elections in November 2024 and the general election next year, there is a noticeable shift in the political landscape.

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September 6, 2024
From margins to mainstream: How women’s political participation in Jammu and Kashmir is evolving

The political landscape of Jammu and Kashmir presents a unique set of challenges for women’s empowerment. Historically, the representation of women in political roles in the region has been limited.

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September 6, 2024
Ghana: Ministry of Gender calls for immediate action against abuse of women in politics

In a statement issued on Thursday, August 29, 2024, the Minister for Gender, Children, and Social Protection, Dakoa Newman, expressed concern over the persistent harassment, discrimination, and violence directed at female politicians, candidates, and activists.

What Haiti’s political transition should be doing for Haiti’s women – and isn’t

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September 5, 2024

What Haiti’s political transition should be doing for Haiti’s women – and isn’t

Haiti’s transitional government is promising to restore democracy, human rights, and stability after 

Haiti’s transitional government is promising to restore democracy, human rights, and stability after 

Do women candidates have a harder time being elected?

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September 5, 2024

Do women candidates have a harder time being elected?

In Congress this term, 25% of senators and 28% of representatives are women, near record highs for both houses, but far below equal representation with men. As Kamala Harris runs for president, will being a woman cost her votes?

In Congress this term, 25% of senators and 28% of representatives are women, near record highs for both houses, but far below equal representation with men. As Kamala Harris runs for president, will being a woman cost her votes?