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The Arab Quota Report: Selected Case Studies

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September 12, 2011

The Arab Quota Report: Selected Case Studies

Debates on women’s issues and gender relations in the Arab region have been going on for some time now.

Debates on women’s issues and gender relations in the Arab region have been going on for some time now.

Pathways for Women in Democratic Transitions – International Experiences and Lessons Learned

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September 12, 2011

Pathways for Women in Democratic Transitions – International Experiences and Lessons Learned

This is the keynote address by Vidar Helgesen, Secretary-General, International IDEA, at the Roundtable in Cairo on June 2, 2011.

This is the keynote address by Vidar Helgesen, Secretary-General, International IDEA, at the Roundtable in Cairo on June 2, 2011.

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YOUNG WOMEN GAIN CONFIDENCE, MENTORS FROM LEADERSHIP SCHOOL IN IRAQ

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YOUNG WOMEN GAIN CONFIDENCE, MENTORS FROM LEADERSHIP SCHOOL IN IRAQ

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Over the last eight years, Iraqi women have become increasingly active in politics, taking on some of the country’s most vexing issues — peace and security, economic empowerment, social justice, education and the environment. Their goal is to achieve consensus across regional, political and sectarian lines in a nation where coexistence and compromise are not everyday occurrences.

Over the last eight years, Iraqi women have become increasingly active in politics, taking on some of the country’s most vexing issues — peace and security, economic empowerment, social justice, education and the environment. Their goal is to achieve consensus across regional, political and sectarian lines in a nation where coexistence and compromise are not everyday occurrences.

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Women & the New Media in the Mediterranean Region

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Women & the New Media in the Mediterranean Region

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,

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ROUNDTABLE “Pathways for Women in Democratic Transitions” International Experiences and Lessons Learned

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ROUNDTABLE “Pathways for Women in Democratic Transitions” International Experiences and Lessons Learned

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Egypt: "Towards a fair representation of women in the elected councils: Proportional representation list system"

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Egypt: "Towards a fair representation of women in the elected councils: Proportional representation list system"

The Egyptian Center for Women's Rights will hold a seminar entitled "Towards a fair representation in the Parliament" on Monday, April 4, 2011.