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When Politics Becomes Costly... Are Financial Resources Turning Into an Obstacle for Moroccan Women?
Morocco — Political participation is not tied to will and competence alone; it also requires the ability to bear the cost of electoral campaigns, travel, communication, and continuous engagement in party work.
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Young Nigerian women want to go into politics – party rules and older men keep them out
Nigerians will return to the polls in 2027.
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More Women in Central Asian Politics – But Where Is the Power?
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July 29, 2026
Beyond the Story: Media's Influence on Gender Equality
The media does more than report the news. It shapes the way people think, influences social norms, and creates the narratives through which we understand people, events, and society.
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“Transformation Begins with One Voice”: Mildred Ngesa’s Powerful Call to Women in Media and Leadership
There are interviews that simply answer questions. Then there are conversations that leave a lasting imprint on the heart.
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SOUTH ASIA AND SOUTHEAST ASIA INTER REGIONAL DIALOGUE ON ADVANCING THE TRANSFORMATION OF GENDER SOCIAL NORMS TO ENHANCE WOMEN AND YOUTH PARTICIPATION AND REPRESENTATION IN LEADERSHIP AND DECISION-MAKING
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SOUTH ASIA AND SOUTHEAST ASIA INTER REGIONAL DIALOGUE ON ADVANCING THE TRANSFORMATION OF GENDER SOCIAL NORMS TO ENHANCE WOMEN AND YOUTH PARTICIPATION AND REPRESENTATION IN LEADERSHIP AND DECISION-MAKING
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Electing women does not reduce corruption: Evidence from Brazil
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June 23, 2026
Electing women does not reduce corruption: Evidence from Brazil
As women gain political ground around the world, there is hope that the election of more women might also mean cleaner government. But is this the case?
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As women gain political ground around the world, there is hope that the election of more women might also mean cleaner government. But is this the case?
June 23, 2026
Fair representation in decision-making: policy papers to strengthen the involvement of women and persons with disabilities
After three consecutive electoral cycles in which the double-quota system (the mechanism guaranteeing a minimum of 40% gender representation on candidate lists) brought a record number of women into Parliament and local councils, the political representation of other vulnerable groups r