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August 14, 2024

Abusing women in politics

How Instagram is failing women and public officials

New research by CCDH shows that Instagram failed to act on 93% of the abusive comments targeting high-profile US women politicians we reported, including death and rape threats.

How Instagram is failing women and public officials

New research by CCDH shows that Instagram failed to act on 93% of the abusive comments targeting high-profile US women politicians we reported, including death and rape threats.

The Star Kenya
August 14, 2024
IEBC urges donor organisations to support women's engagements in politics

We are proud as a country since there has been growth in terms of women's participation in politics, IEBC CEO Marjan Hussein Marjan has said.

wired
August 14, 2024
Instagram isn’t protecting women politicians from hate speech

A report found that Instagram left up 93 percent of violent comments toward female candidates—the kind of online abuse that has led them to not seek office.

From Kamala Harris to Kaja Kallas, new women leaders don't change International Politics

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August 12, 2024

From Kamala Harris to Kaja Kallas, new women leaders don't change International Politics

Last month several women rose to the top echelons of international politics. Kamala Harris emerged as the lead presidential candidate of the U.S.

Last month several women rose to the top echelons of international politics. Kamala Harris emerged as the lead presidential candidate of the U.S.

The Sun
August 12, 2024
Documentary on women in Nigerian politics debuts Aug 31

In a deliberate effort to encourage more women to pursue leadership roles, WILAN Global is set to launch a documentary on women, who contested elections into various offices in Nigeria’s 2023 general e

Experts warn women’s progress in politics is slowing

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August 12, 2024

Experts warn women’s progress in politics is slowing

The number of women running for the House and Senate has dropped, including a record number of incumbent women not running for reelection.

The number of women running for the House and Senate has dropped, including a record number of incumbent women not running for reelection.

The African
August 9, 2024
Women’s participation in electoral politics is good for democracy in South Africa

Globally, history has shown that politics is predominantly male dominated, where women were not expected to hold significant political views or opinions. This reality is also evident in Africa, where men occupy most major political positions in African countries.

Politico
August 9, 2024
Women are leading the opposition in Venezuela

Feliz viernes, Rulers! We’re sure having a weird summer. I’m happy to be back with you this week for a humbling interview about the remarkable leaders braving their country’s tumult.

Let’s get to it.

Shattering the political glass ceiling: Exploring the rise of women political leaders

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August 9, 2024

Shattering the political glass ceiling: Exploring the rise of women political leaders

With voters heading to the polls in countries around the world, 2024 has been dubbed the year of elections.

With voters heading to the polls in countries around the world, 2024 has been dubbed the year of elections.