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The Role of International Electoral Observation Missions in the Promotion of the Political Rights of Women: The Case of the OAS

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April 25, 2013

The Role of International Electoral Observation Missions in the Promotion of the Political Rights of Women: The Case of the OAS

Electoral equity is a fundamental component of a democratic election, and therefore a principal concern of international electoral observation.

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Electoral equity is a fundamental component of a democratic election, and therefore a principal concern of international electoral observation.

Guaranteeing Equality between Women and Men in the Constitution

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April 22, 2013

Guaranteeing Equality between Women and Men in the Constitution

A paper on gender sensitive constitution drafting in phases of transition.

 

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A paper on gender sensitive constitution drafting in phases of transition.

 

Want a Female Candidate to Lose An Election? Talk About Her Appearance

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April 19, 2013

Want a Female Candidate to Lose An Election? Talk About Her Appearance

A study by the Women's Media Center (WMC) suggests that any and all descriptions of a woman candida

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A study by the Women's Media Center (WMC) suggests that any and all descriptions of a woman candida

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Report of the Working Group on the issue of discrimination against women in law and in practice

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April 19, 2013

Report of the Working Group on the issue of discrimination against women in law and in practice

The present report is submitted in accordance with Human Rights Council resolution 15/23.
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The present report is submitted in accordance with Human Rights Council resolution 15/23.
April 17, 2013
Acting Head of UN Women appointed

Following the announcement of her departure by Michelle Bachelet, founding Executive Director of UN Women, the UN Secretary-General has designated Lakshmi Puri, Assistant Secretary-General and UN Women Deputy Executive Director, as the Acting Head of the organization, until furt

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April 17, 2013
Speech by Lakshmi Puri at the High-level Conference on Women’s Leadership in the Sahel

Speech by Lakshmi Puri, Acting Head of UN Women, at the High-level Conference on Women’s Leadership in the Sahel, 9 April 2013, Brussels, Belgium

 

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Women and Political Leadership

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April 16, 2013

Women and Political Leadership

For centuries, women’s political wings were clipped as the public sphere was deemed appropriate only for men. The occasional queen or woman warrior did emerge, but this was the exception. The rule was that men were to rule.

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For centuries, women’s political wings were clipped as the public sphere was deemed appropriate only for men. The occasional queen or woman warrior did emerge, but this was the exception. The rule was that men were to rule.

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April 11, 2013
A personal experience of CSW57

Article by Alice Fookes, UK National Committee’s Education Programme Coordinator on her experience of the 57th session of the CSW.

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