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January 22, 2016

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The Voice of Libyan Women: A progressive voice amid violence and insecurity
Alaa Murabit
The Voice of Libyan Women: A progressive voice amid violence and insecurity
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The Voice of Libyan Women: A progressive voice amid violence and insecurity
November 24, 2015
Women of Libya Present Action Plan for Peace

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Charter of Libyan Women's constitutional rights

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January 28, 2015

Charter of Libyan Women's constitutional rights

Although Libyan women compose half of the population and were at the forefront of the February 17th revolution, among the tragedies of the transition period has been the severe blow to women’s rights.

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Although Libyan women compose half of the population and were at the forefront of the February 17th revolution, among the tragedies of the transition period has been the severe blow to women’s rights.

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Presentation on how social media platforms are used to create positive democratic change

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April 30, 2014

Presentation on how social media platforms are used to create positive democratic change

This presentation was give during the iKNOW Politics webinar on Women in Politics Use of ICTs held April 30th 2014 by Ms.Danya Bashir, a Libyan, author, activist and the MENA region Executive Director of Social Media for Change, an innovative NGO working to utilize social media to create positive

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This presentation was give during the iKNOW Politics webinar on Women in Politics Use of ICTs held April 30th 2014 by Ms.Danya Bashir, a Libyan, author, activist and the MENA region Executive Director of Social Media for Change, an innovative NGO working to utilize social media to create positive

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The use of ICTs to empower women in politics (webinar)

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The use of ICTs to empower women in politics (webinar)

 The 21st century has seen an unprecedented increase in the percentage of internet users around the world. 27.5% of people in Asia are now internet users, in Latin America and the Caribbean it’s 42.9% and the increase in internet users from 2000 to 2012 has been highest in the African continent, with an approximate 3,606.7% increase. Over 1.11 billion Facebook users communicate across borders every day. At least one-half of the world’s population has a mobile phone, and the number is increasing every day.

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 The 21st century has seen an unprecedented increase in the percentage of internet users around the world. 27.5% of people in Asia are now internet users, in Latin America and the Caribbean it’s 42.9% and the increase in internet users from 2000 to 2012 has been highest in the African continent, with an approximate 3,606.7% increase. Over 1.11 billion Facebook users communicate across borders every day. At least one-half of the world’s population has a mobile phone, and the number is increasing every day.

Designing Better Quotas, Building Stronger Legislatures

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October 4, 2013

Designing Better Quotas, Building Stronger Legislatures

Quotas – whether mandatory, legislated or voluntary – continue to be one of the most effective means for increasing the number of women both in political parties and elective office.

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Quotas – whether mandatory, legislated or voluntary – continue to be one of the most effective means for increasing the number of women both in political parties and elective office.

July 20, 2013
Libya: Women’s seats on Constitutional Commission “insufficient” says lawyers’ group

The NGO Lawyers for Justice in Libya (LFJL) has welcomed the decision by Congress to reserve seats on the 60-member Constitutional Commission for women and ethnic minorities but has criticized the amount set aside for the former. 

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