April 24, 2024
Kazakhstan: new law to protect women improved, but incomplete
(Berlin, April 23, 2024) – Kazakhstan’s President Kasym-Jomart Tokayev signed a
April 24, 2024
Togo: Women candidates campaign ahead legislative and regional elections
As Togo prepares for the legislative and regional elections on April 29, 2024, a significant number of women are in the electoral race, defying traditional norms and expectations.
April 24, 2024
Activists, politicians and academics urge cooperation to promote women’s political representation in Indonesia
Jakarta, Indonesia — UN Women Indonesia joined the Indonesian Women's Coalition, the Association for Elections and Democracy, and the Center for Political Studies at the University of Indonesia in organizing the Dialogue Forum of Women Politicians and C
Opinion | America stacks the deck against women in politics
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April 24, 2024
Opinion | America stacks the deck against women in politics
According to the U.S. Census, the majority of Americans are women, yet only 31% of Wisconsin State legislators are women. According to the Pew Research Center, there were 1 million fewer men enrolled in college than women this past winter.
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According to the U.S. Census, the majority of Americans are women, yet only 31% of Wisconsin State legislators are women. According to the Pew Research Center, there were 1 million fewer men enrolled in college than women this past winter.
Indonesia’s youth and political inequality: how neo-traditionalism hinders women in politics
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April 24, 2024
Indonesia’s youth and political inequality: how neo-traditionalism hinders women in politics
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Lucia Witbooi, Vice President of Namibia
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April 24, 2024
Lucia Witbooi, Vice President of Namibia
Member of Parliament, Namibia
Member of Parliament, Namibia
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Member of Parliament, Namibia
A woman in politics – a heroine or “the one who neglected her home, husband, and children for her career“?
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April 23, 2024
A woman in politics – a heroine or “the one who neglected her home, husband, and children for her career“?
Last year, we have worked with students of journalism and their assistant professor Jovana Davidović on combating sexist hate speech, sexism and misogyny.
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Last year, we have worked with students of journalism and their assistant professor Jovana Davidović on combating sexist hate speech, sexism and misogyny.
Politics must become a more inclusive place for young women. The strength of our laws depend on it
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April 22, 2024
Politics must become a more inclusive place for young women. The strength of our laws depend on it
Recent research has revealed some stark findings that young women are put off entering parliament and working in politics.
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Recent research has revealed some stark findings that young women are put off entering parliament and working in politics.
April 22, 2024
More people will vote in 2024 than ever before … but where are the female candidates?
With more people set to vote in elections t