Figures published by the Ministry of the Interior show that percentage of female candidates on supplemental lists has risen from 4.8% in 2003 to 15.7% this year. Yet, only 3.4% of candidates on the regular lists are women.
Morocco has just been through the last phases of its local elections. The reforms that were put in place for the occasion have indeed led to “technical” progress in the management of local communes, such as the voting of young people and women.
16 Mar 2012 - The Arab Spring continues to blow winds of change in the Middle East. There is no doubt the direction these countries are heading in will affect Arab societies and personal rights. But recently, the focus has been on women in the aftermath of the Arab Spring.
With the growing dominance of the Internet, blog, chat and mobile telephony, the great big bang; of the new media has begun, and consequently, communication is rapidly changing and becoming mobile,
This publication presents an overview and brief analysis of the first round of grants issued
This publication presents an overview and brief analysis of the first round of grants issued
Gender-responsive budgeting is a crucial tool for women's empowerment.
Gender-responsive budgeting is a crucial tool for women's empowerment.
This consolidated response includes descriptions of family and proxy voting and provides recommendations on how to eliminate family voting through holding trainings and public awareness campaigns, strengthening legislative frameworks, and sensitizing election commissioners and observers on issues
This consolidated response includes descriptions of family and proxy voting and provides recommendations on how to eliminate family voting through holding trainings and public awareness campaigns, strengthening legislative frameworks, and sensitizing election commissioners and observers on issues
This consolidated response highlights barriers faced by women in Muslim countries in funding their political campaigns and participating in public life.
This consolidated response highlights barriers faced by women in Muslim countries in funding their political campaigns and participating in public life.
The assessment is designed to identify the specific elements and approaches which were most effective in encouraging women’s participation and leadership in political parties.
The assessment is designed to identify the specific elements and approaches which were most effective in encouraging women’s participation and leadership in political parties.