July 4, 2024
What France’s snap vote says about US women and politics
Around the world, the far-right is using anti-immigrant rhetoric around protecti
July 4, 2024
A New Age of Women in Politics Policy Takeaways
The Friedrich Naumann Foundation’s Washington, D.C. office hosted a distinguished international delegation of twelve female professionals working in politics, from May 4th – May 11th, 2024 in Washington, D.C., and Denver, Colorado.
Navigating underrepresentation and gendered barriers to women's political power: Narratives and experiences of women parliamentarians in Turkey
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July 4, 2024
Navigating underrepresentation and gendered barriers to women's political power: Narratives and experiences of women parliamentarians in Turkey
As women increasingly participate in political decision-making around the world, the research emphasizes the need to further understand how informal barriers shape women's political participation.
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As women increasingly participate in political decision-making around the world, the research emphasizes the need to further understand how informal barriers shape women's political participation.
July 3, 2024
The Global Assault on Women in Politics
This year, countries accounting for nearly half of the world’s population are holding national elections.
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WPP Africa Barometer (2nd Edition, 2024)
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WPP Africa Barometer (2nd Edition, 2024)
The WPP barometer is a resource that demonstrates the status of Women's Political Participation in Africa.
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The gender gap in Indian politics: Progress and persistent challenges
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June 27, 2024
The gender gap in Indian politics: Progress and persistent challenges
India, the world’s largest democracy, has made significant strides in women’s political participation since its independence in 1947. However, a substantial gender gap persists in Indian politics, reflecting deeper societal inequalities and cultural barriers.
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India, the world’s largest democracy, has made significant strides in women’s political participation since its independence in 1947. However, a substantial gender gap persists in Indian politics, reflecting deeper societal inequalities and cultural barriers.
June 26, 2024
Lack of women at global tables of power hinders progress, says top UN official
A lack of women at decision-making tables around the world is hindering progress when it comes to tackling conflicts or improving health and standard of living, the highest ranking woman in the UN has said.
UK: Candidate selections reflect the barriers for women in politics
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June 25, 2024
UK: Candidate selections reflect the barriers for women in politics
Last week, all UK political parties confirmed which candidates they were standing in each constituency for the 2024 general election. Including independents, a total of 4,515 candidates will be fighting for a seat in the next government.
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Last week, all UK political parties confirmed which candidates they were standing in each constituency for the 2024 general election. Including independents, a total of 4,515 candidates will be fighting for a seat in the next government.