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UK: Candidate selections reflect the barriers for women in politics
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June 25, 2024
UK: Candidate selections reflect the barriers for women in politics
Last week, all UK political parties confirmed which candidates they were standing in each constituency for the 2024 general election. Including independents, a total of 4,515 candidates will be fighting for a seat in the next government.
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Last week, all UK political parties confirmed which candidates they were standing in each constituency for the 2024 general election. Including independents, a total of 4,515 candidates will be fighting for a seat in the next government.
A lack of real progress on women in politics
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June 17, 2024
A lack of real progress on women in politics
Only 30% of candidates are female, writes Hannah Stevens. The issues lie in selection processes and procedures that create enormous barriers to entry for women, disabled people and ethnic minorities.
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Only 30% of candidates are female, writes Hannah Stevens. The issues lie in selection processes and procedures that create enormous barriers to entry for women, disabled people and ethnic minorities.
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Female UK election candidates report increased abuse
Abuse of female election candidates is becoming worse, say candidates, activists and charities.
One female Labour candidate in the north of England said “the harassment continues apace” in the build-up to the election, with online harassment being a particular problem.
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General Election 2024: Abuse of women in politics is denial of legitimate presence in political life
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General Election 2024: Abuse of women in politics is denial of legitimate presence in political life
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Today’s Guardian report that online harassment against women politicians is intensifying is unsurprising, but it indicates a serious problem in UK democracy. There are two important factors to consider here.
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Today’s Guardian report that online harassment against women politicians is intensifying is unsurprising, but it indicates a serious problem in UK democracy. There are two important factors to consider here.
Women’s role in democracy and peace: a vital conversation amid rising global tensions
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April 29, 2024
Women’s role in democracy and peace: a vital conversation amid rising global tensions
In a webinar hosted by Grassroots for Europe, leading female activists and politicians discussed the critical role of women in defending democracy aga
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In a webinar hosted by Grassroots for Europe, leading female activists and politicians discussed the critical role of women in defending democracy aga
Three in four women not comfortable expressing political opinions online
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March 20, 2024
Three in four women not comfortable expressing political opinions online
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Dr Stefanie Reher on researching disabled women's experiences in politics
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March 20, 2024
Dr Stefanie Reher on researching disabled women's experiences in politics
As part of Strathclyde Women's Week 2024, we are focusing on the work of Humanities & Social Sciences academics whose research relates particularly to the experiences of women and girls.
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As part of Strathclyde Women's Week 2024, we are focusing on the work of Humanities & Social Sciences academics whose research relates particularly to the experiences of women and girls.
How women will shape the future of British politics
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February 26, 2024
How women will shape the future of British politics
When will the next general election be? No one knows.
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When will the next general election be? No one knows.
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