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Women quit politics over feeling like office plants': study

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October 11, 2024

Women quit politics over feeling like office plants': study

Women are voluntarily leaving politics not because of sexism, double standards or work-life balance, but because they feel under-utilised, according to a new study.

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Women are voluntarily leaving politics not because of sexism, double standards or work-life balance, but because they feel under-utilised, according to a new study.

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Call for Proposals for Civil Society Organizations to expand women's leadership and political participation: WYDE| Women's Leadership

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Call for Proposals for Civil Society Organizations to expand women's leadership and political participation: WYDE| Women's Leadership

Submission deadline: 11 November 2024

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Jutta Urpilainen
Jutta Urpilainen
October 10, 2024
Speech by Commissioner Urpilainen at the Global Gateway High-Level Youth Event

Distinguished Guests,

Dear friends,

It is an absolute pleasure to be here today with so many bright, passionate, young leaders and changemakers. 

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The Nation
October 10, 2024
The new face of Kajiado politics: Women MCAs take centre stage

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International Republican Institute
October 10, 2024
Election Watch: Mongolia

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Why Women Don’t Vote For Female Politicians – Research

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October 9, 2024

Why Women Don’t Vote For Female Politicians – Research

A research study by Voice of Women Radio has shown why women don’t vote for female political aspirants in Nigeria.

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A research study by Voice of Women Radio has shown why women don’t vote for female political aspirants in Nigeria.

Belga News Agency
October 9, 2024
Female politicians get twice as many sexist comments on social media

Women in politics receive twice as many sexist comments on social media as their male colleagues, writes Het Laatste Nieuws on Tuesday. This also applies to local councillors and politicians with an immigrant background.

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She Should Run empowers women beyond Election Day

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October 9, 2024

She Should Run empowers women beyond Election Day

As we gear up for one of the most pivotal elections in history, it’s clear that women are more politically inspired than ever.

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As we gear up for one of the most pivotal elections in history, it’s clear that women are more politically inspired than ever.

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