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Women in politics face misogyny and violence in Zimbabwe

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June 2, 2023

Women in politics face misogyny and violence in Zimbabwe

As Zimbabwe prepares for the 2023 general elections, women who aspire to participate in politics face numerous challenges, including stereotypes, violence, and patriarchal dominance.

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As Zimbabwe prepares for the 2023 general elections, women who aspire to participate in politics face numerous challenges, including stereotypes, violence, and patriarchal dominance.

Ignoring online abuse of women MPs has dire consequences

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May 31, 2023

Ignoring online abuse of women MPs has dire consequences

Women MPs are exposed to daily online harassment, and social media platforms provide unlimited scope for anonymous, hostile and aggressive behaviour to be targeted at them.

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Women MPs are exposed to daily online harassment, and social media platforms provide unlimited scope for anonymous, hostile and aggressive behaviour to be targeted at them.

Women and civil society must play vital roles in Ukraine’s postwar recovery

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May 30, 2023

Women and civil society must play vital roles in Ukraine’s postwar recovery

When Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine began, Natalia Karbowska sprang into action.

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When Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine began, Natalia Karbowska sprang into action.

Canada: Time to speed up the glacial pace of gender parity in federal politics

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May 26, 2023

Canada: Time to speed up the glacial pace of gender parity in federal politics

The Alberta election has come and gone. Two powerful women engaged in a closely fought battle, guaranteeing a woman premier no matter which party triumphed.

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The Alberta election has come and gone. Two powerful women engaged in a closely fought battle, guaranteeing a woman premier no matter which party triumphed.

Where are the women in Chinese politics?

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May 26, 2023

Where are the women in Chinese politics?

The 20th Chinese Communist Party National Congress, held in October 2022, caught the world’s attention—not least because there wasn’t a single woman among the politburo’s 24 members, breaking a tradition of two decades.

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The 20th Chinese Communist Party National Congress, held in October 2022, caught the world’s attention—not least because there wasn’t a single woman among the politburo’s 24 members, breaking a tradition of two decades.

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Women’s meaningful participation in political and public life in Afghanistan focus of special OSCE Asian partners meeting

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The Special OSCE Asian Partners for Co-operation Group met today to discuss key aspects for ensuring women’s participation in political and public life. The meeting was convened by the Polish Chair of the Group.

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The Special OSCE Asian Partners for Co-operation Group met today to discuss key aspects for ensuring women’s participation in political and public life. The meeting was convened by the Polish Chair of the Group.

Uganda: 'People find us easy targets': Women politicians face a torrent of online abuse but say they won't stop their work

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May 25, 2023

Uganda: 'People find us easy targets': Women politicians face a torrent of online abuse but say they won't stop their work

Doreen Nyanjura is a modern politician.

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Doreen Nyanjura is a modern politician.

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