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Hong Kong elections: the shameful absence of women from politics

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July 27, 2020

Hong Kong elections: the shameful absence of women from politics

During these times of political polarisation and fragmentation in Hong Kong, there is one thing we can find in common across partisan lines – shut

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During these times of political polarisation and fragmentation in Hong Kong, there is one thing we can find in common across partisan lines – shut

July 8, 2020
‘How much for an hour?’: Hong Kong female politicians speak out against sexual harassment culture

She decided the comments would stay online, and she will not be deterred. Had she decided to delete the whole conversation, it would not have been the first time.

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February 11, 2020
Taiwan's female politicians forge path to equality

In skinny jeans and chilly pepper red sneakers matching her lipstick, Kao Chia-yu was greeted like a film celebrity by her constituents.

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December 27, 2019
In progressive Taiwan, sexist slurs mar presidential election

Taiwan has forged a reputation as Asia’s most progressive democracy, and it boasts a higher proportion of women in parliament than anywhere else in the region — yet misogynistic insults have littered its presidential race.

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September 23, 2016
Women gain political representation and leadership in rural China

Liao Bin, from the Hunan province i

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Promoting Women's Political Participation: A MONITORING GUIDE

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December 28, 2015

Promoting Women's Political Participation: A MONITORING GUIDE

The program “Enhancing Women’s Political Participation in China,” implemented between 2011 and 2015 by the All-China Women’s Federation (ACWF) with the support of the UN Women’s Fund for Gender Equality, has

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The program “Enhancing Women’s Political Participation in China,” implemented between 2011 and 2015 by the All-China Women’s Federation (ACWF) with the support of the UN Women’s Fund for Gender Equality, has

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April 12, 2015
China frees five women activists on bail after outcry

China has unexpectedly released five women activists on bail, two lawyers said on Monday, after a vocal campaign against their detention by the West and Chinese rights campaigners.

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September 16, 2014
Promoting Women's Involvement in Politics (China)

When it comes to political participation, Chinese women have made great progress during the past decades.

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