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Westminster has enough women, say 40% of men

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Westminster has enough women, say 40% of men

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A poll published today suggests that almost 40 per cent of men in the UK think that there are enough women in Parliament.

In contrast, only 13 per cent of women quizzed for the survey said their sex was properly represented.

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A poll published today suggests that almost 40 per cent of men in the UK think that there are enough women in Parliament.

In contrast, only 13 per cent of women quizzed for the survey said their sex was properly represented.

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EU guidelines on violence against women and girls and combating all forms of discrimination against them

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October 28, 2013

EU guidelines on violence against women and girls and combating all forms of discrimination against them

These guidelines are based on a solid multilateral acquis, the most recent milestones of which are the UN Secretary-General's in-depth study on all forms of violence against women (2006),

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These guidelines are based on a solid multilateral acquis, the most recent milestones of which are the UN Secretary-General's in-depth study on all forms of violence against women (2006),

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A comparative study of structures for women MPs in the OSCE

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October 11, 2013

A comparative study of structures for women MPs in the OSCE

As a first of its kind in the OSCE region, this study is concerned with the presence and operation of dedicated women’s parliamentary bodies (alternatively referred to as parliamentary struc­tures for women members of parliament (MPs)) that promote gender equality and women’s representation.

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As a first of its kind in the OSCE region, this study is concerned with the presence and operation of dedicated women’s parliamentary bodies (alternatively referred to as parliamentary struc­tures for women members of parliament (MPs)) that promote gender equality and women’s representation.

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EWL - Beyond the Brussels Bubble: 50/50 Parity Democracy Launch - National Action (18 September, 2013)

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EWL - Beyond the Brussels Bubble: 50/50 Parity Democracy Launch - National Action (18 September, 2013)

EWL - Beyond the Brussels Bubble: 50/50 Parity Democracy Launch - National Action (18 September, 2013)

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David Cameron needs more women at the top of the coalition, says minister

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David Cameron needs more women at the top of the coalition, says minister

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Female politicians have to work hard to be "noticed and seen" in the "bang-on-tables" world of Westminster, one of David Cameron's ministers has said. Lady Verma of Leicester, an energy minister, said the way women have to "raise our tempo" to be heard is an unattractive aspect of politics today.

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Female politicians have to work hard to be "noticed and seen" in the "bang-on-tables" world of Westminster, one of David Cameron's ministers has said. Lady Verma of Leicester, an energy minister, said the way women have to "raise our tempo" to be heard is an unattractive aspect of politics today.

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