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European Parliament Elections 2019: towards parity democracy in Europe

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September 27, 2019

European Parliament Elections 2019: towards parity democracy in Europe

This policy paper aims to reconsider the concept of parity democracy in the current context of the EU and focusing on the elections to the EP in May 2019.

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This policy paper aims to reconsider the concept of parity democracy in the current context of the EU and focusing on the elections to the EP in May 2019.

September 24, 2019
Women gaining ground in political decision-making in the UNECE region, but gender equality still a long way off

Tackling inequality between women and men in the sharing of power and decision-making at all levels is essential to strengthen democracy and achieve peace and sustainable development.

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Does exposure to gender role models increase women’s political ambition? A field experiment with politicians

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September 10, 2019

Does exposure to gender role models increase women’s political ambition? A field experiment with politicians

There is a persistent gender gap in motivations to run for political office.

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There is a persistent gender gap in motivations to run for political office.

September 10, 2019
Women in politics deterred by structural barriers, study finds

Issues around sexism and work-life balance contribute to the dearth of women in politics, a new study has found.

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July 16, 2019
Ursula von der Leyen elected first female European commission president

Ursula von der Leyen has been confirmed as the European commission’s first female president and the first German in the job for more than 50 years.

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July 15, 2019
A web of abuse: How the far right disproportionately targets female politicians

Abuse of female politicians is rife online - and much of it is being directed by established far-right groups and figures, a Newsnight investigation has found.

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Engaging young people and women in European Parliament elections

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July 11, 2019

Engaging young people and women in European Parliament elections

This Discussion Paper puts together relevant data on the inclusion of young people and women in European Parliament elections.

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This Discussion Paper puts together relevant data on the inclusion of young people and women in European Parliament elections.

July 5, 2019
Women to head top EU institutions for first time

Two women have won the backing of the EU’s leaders to head the European commission and European Central Bank, breaking with more than 60 years of male dominance at the top

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