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Can digital platforms reduce barriers for women in politics?

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January 20, 2025

Can digital platforms reduce barriers for women in politics?

Looking back on all of the women that I have met over the years, the oppression, lack of opportunities, and expectations that were placed upon them, all I see is strength—strength passed from mother to daughter.

Looking back on all of the women that I have met over the years, the oppression, lack of opportunities, and expectations that were placed upon them, all I see is strength—strength passed from mother to daughter.

CMI – Martti Ahtisaari Peace Foundation
January 20, 2025
Carving a space for women in Yemeni politics

Ten years of war have severely weakened political life, undermining its role as a peaceful foundation for society in Yemen.

thefijitimes
January 15, 2025
Quota proposal sparks debate on women’s representation in Fiji politics

THE lack of women representation in parliaments across the world remains a vexed and contentious issue.

brasildefato
January 15, 2025
The most affected by terrorism, women seek space in the reconstruction of Niger: 'Villages should live in peace'

Women have always been at the forefront of people’s struggles in Niger. The example of Saraounia Mangou is emblematic and became a film.

Why have we normalised hate speech against women in politics?

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January 14, 2025

Why have we normalised hate speech against women in politics?

Women have emerged as a significant vote bank in the last few elections in India. Despite that, political speeches of elected representatives or contestants across parties have consistently displayed an aversion to or prejudice against women.

Women have emerged as a significant vote bank in the last few elections in India. Despite that, political speeches of elected representatives or contestants across parties have consistently displayed an aversion to or prejudice against women.

BenarNews
January 14, 2025
Women candidates challenge Vanuatu’s male-dominated politics at snap election

Handicraft market trader Tui Johnson has barely had time to think about politics ahead of Vanuatu’s national election as she struggles to survive after last month’s earthquake. 

‘Enough is enough’: Journalist Asma Shirazi condemns harassment campaign against her

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January 13, 2025

‘Enough is enough’: Journalist Asma Shirazi condemns harassment campaign against her

Senior journalist Asma Shirazi on Sunday denounced a persistent harassment campaign targeting her and other female journalists, saying “enough is enough”, as prominent media figures endorsed a

Senior journalist Asma Shirazi on Sunday denounced a persistent harassment campaign targeting her and other female journalists, saying “enough is enough”, as prominent media figures endorsed a

Fighting for change: why the road to parliament is still rocky for women across Africa

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January 9, 2025

Fighting for change: why the road to parliament is still rocky for women across Africa

This year, 18 of Africa’s 54 countries went to the polls for presidential or general elections, making 2024 a significant year on the continent.

This year, 18 of Africa’s 54 countries went to the polls for presidential or general elections, making 2024 a significant year on the continent.