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Political violence against women

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October 28, 2013

Political violence against women

Even though women have advanced in terms of the quality and quantity of their political participation in almost every country in the world, some of them are still experiencing gender based harassment and violence in politics.

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Even though women have advanced in terms of the quality and quantity of their political participation in almost every country in the world, some of them are still experiencing gender based harassment and violence in politics.

Why Dilma Cancelled On Obama, Brazil

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October 24, 2013

Why Dilma Cancelled On Obama, Brazil

This week we were supposed to be celebrating the first state visit to the White House by a Brazilian president in nearly two decades.

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This week we were supposed to be celebrating the first state visit to the White House by a Brazilian president in nearly two decades.

October 11, 2013
Sexist attitudes discourage women in politics, Canada

With only three female aldermen on the last council and just one woman running for mayor, some people are wondering why more women aren’t interested in seeking public office.

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October 10, 2013
More women in Canadian politics urgently needed

By some measures, women are making huge gains when it comes to elected politics in Canada.

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The Road to substantive democracy: Women’s political participation in the Americas

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September 9, 2013

The Road to substantive democracy: Women’s political participation in the Americas

The democratic current witnessed in some countries of the Americas during the latter half ofthe 20th century, which led to the overthrow ofrepressive regimes, has brought aboutsignificant changesto the political and electoralsystems of the region. While there have been setbacks a
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The democratic current witnessed in some countries of the Americas during the latter half ofthe 20th century, which led to the overthrow ofrepressive regimes, has brought aboutsignificant changesto the political and electoralsystems of the region. While there have been setbacks a

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May 9, 2013
Gender-Based Quotas Needed In Jamaica

Quotas are one way to ensure that women are given a fair proportion of what is available, meaning equal spaces to influence and effect posit

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April 29, 2013
Women’s rise in Latin American politics

Latin American culture is usually associated with being a chauvinistic society (known as machismo), particularly when it comes to how male individuals have historically bee

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The Role of International Electoral Observation Missions in the Promotion of the Political Rights of Women: The Case of the OAS

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April 25, 2013

The Role of International Electoral Observation Missions in the Promotion of the Political Rights of Women: The Case of the OAS

Electoral equity is a fundamental component of a democratic election, and therefore a principal concern of international electoral observation.

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Electoral equity is a fundamental component of a democratic election, and therefore a principal concern of international electoral observation.

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