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Source: Khyber News
February 7, 2024
Pakistan 2024 General Elections: women’s underrepresentation in politics continue

PESHAWAR: In the lead-up to Pakistan’s general elections on Thursday, a concerning reality emerges regarding the inadequate prioritization of women’s representation within political parties.

Datablog | Does Georgia’s public want gender-balanced politics?

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February 7, 2024

Datablog | Does Georgia’s public want gender-balanced politics?

CRRC Georgia surveyed the Georgian public on attitudes towards gender equality in politics and obstacles faced by women in politics in Georgia. 

CRRC Georgia surveyed the Georgian public on attitudes towards gender equality in politics and obstacles faced by women in politics in Georgia. 

Source: The Japan Times
February 6, 2024
Japan's youngest female city mayor is focused on women's empowerment

In a sector where women are rarely seen at the forefront, 33-year-old Shoko Kawata made history by becoming Japan's youngest female city mayor when she was elected in Yawata, southern Kyoto Prefecture last year.

Hitting the glass ceiling: women and politics in China

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February 6, 2024

Hitting the glass ceiling: women and politics in China

Countries all throughout the world struggle with providing equal opportunities and positions in regards to women when compared to their male counterparts (Brennan & Elkink, 2015). The People’s Republic of China is not an exception to this trend.

Countries all throughout the world struggle with providing equal opportunities and positions in regards to women when compared to their male counterparts (Brennan & Elkink, 2015). The People’s Republic of China is not an exception to this trend.

Source: European Women's Lobby
February 6, 2024
Free training on preventing online violence against women for EU elections candidates

The European Women’s Lobby offers women in politics training on online violence against women in view of the upcoming EU elections. Book your spot on 13 or 16 February!

Source: Antara
February 5, 2024
Indonesia general elections: an opportunity to optimize women's representation

Jakarta (ANTARA) - As Indonesia will hold the 2024 General Elections on February 14, 2024, efforts to support women's representation in politics are still needed.

Unraveling the layers of us politics: exploring prejudice against women in leadership

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February 2, 2024

Unraveling the layers of us politics: exploring prejudice against women in leadership

In the landscape of American politics, the pursuit of gender equality has been an ongoing struggle. While progress has undeniably been made, there remains a palpable undercurrent of prejudice about women in leadership roles. 

In the landscape of American politics, the pursuit of gender equality has been an ongoing struggle. While progress has undeniably been made, there remains a palpable undercurrent of prejudice about women in leadership roles. 

It’s 2024 and female politicians are still having to put up with sexist nonsense about their looks

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February 1, 2024

It’s 2024 and female politicians are still having to put up with sexist nonsense about their looks

You might be mistaken for thinking you’d stepped into the Tardis and been transported back in time 20 years upon se

You might be mistaken for thinking you’d stepped into the Tardis and been transported back in time 20 years upon se

Source: El Pais
February 1, 2024
‘All for one’: The women supporting the political careers of other women in Mexico

At first, they thought they would be the ones preparing themselves for political positions in Mexico: “a feminist party,” they mused. But then, they realized that wasn’t their purpose.