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January 9, 2025
New Opportunities: Claudia Sheinbaum's Presidency and the Future of Mexico’s Gender Policy

Claudia Sheinbaum’s election as Mexico’s president has captured global attention for several reasons. Mexico is the world’s 12th largest economy.

my joy online
January 9, 2025
Ghana’s First Female Vice President: A Trailblazer in Leadership and Inspiration

Ghana made history when the National Democratic Congress (NDC) nominated Professor Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang as the running mate to former President John Dramani Mahama for the 2020 general elections.

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the nation online
January 8, 2025
Activists call for credible elections, women participation in politics

In recognition of the gender gap in political representation, the Inter-Party Advisory Council (IPAC) Nigeria has expressed support for the passage of a bill before the National Assembly to reserve special seats in national and state legislatures for women.

Bridging the gap: Addressing gender inequality in politics and leadership

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January 8, 2025

Bridging the gap: Addressing gender inequality in politics and leadership

MOST often during political elections in Tanzania and across the world, women face a number of gender-based barriers to leadership, something which contributes to their defeat.

MOST often during political elections in Tanzania and across the world, women face a number of gender-based barriers to leadership, something which contributes to their defeat.

new national star
January 8, 2025
African women celebrate as Ghana swears in first female Vice President

Prof. Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang has officially assumed the role of Vice President of Ghana following her swearing-in on Tuesday.

Project Officer Gender Partnership Programme

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January 8, 2025

Project Officer Gender Partnership Programme

The Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) is the global organization of national parliaments with a membership of 181 Member Parliaments and 15 Associate Members.

The Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) is the global organization of national parliaments with a membership of 181 Member Parliaments and 15 Associate Members.

The Hindu
January 7, 2025
AI-generated deepfakes targeting women politicians around the world

From the United States to Italy, Britain, and Pakistan, female politicians are increasingly becoming victims of AI-generated deepfake pornography or sexualised images, in a troubling trend that researchers say threatens women’s participation in public life.

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Empowering Women in Politics: A Key Focus for the Youth Democracy Cohort

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Empowering Women in Politics: A Key Focus for the Youth Democracy Cohort

On 14 January 2025, the Youth Democracy Cohort will host its next “Knowledge Sharing” webinar, focusing on Women’s Representation in Politics, i