Northern Ireland peace deal: Women’s role finally recognised, says activist
Belfast, Northern Ireland – Northern Irish academic and activist Monica McWilliams says it has taken 25 years for
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Does British TV portray politically renegade women negatively?
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November 27, 2023
Does British TV portray politically renegade women negatively?
British TV features plenty of women who wield power. This is unsurprising. But what we see little of is scrutiny of how these women are presented and the associated narratives.
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British TV features plenty of women who wield power. This is unsurprising. But what we see little of is scrutiny of how these women are presented and the associated narratives.
Suella Braverman – the trap for women (of colour) in politics
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November 27, 2023
Suella Braverman – the trap for women (of colour) in politics
It has been a spectacular fall from grace for the Home Secretary, Suella Braverman. After being unceremoniously sacked from her position, her divisive reign as one of the highest-ranking ministers in this country has come to an end.
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It has been a spectacular fall from grace for the Home Secretary, Suella Braverman. After being unceremoniously sacked from her position, her divisive reign as one of the highest-ranking ministers in this country has come to an end.
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#AskHerToStand is the powerful campaign encouraging women to be part of government
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Whether it’s pay gaps, medical misogyny, an unfair division of labour or sport inequality, we’re constantly reminded that, despite the progress we’ve made, true gender equality still hasn’t been achieved.
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Whether it’s pay gaps, medical misogyny, an unfair division of labour or sport inequality, we’re constantly reminded that, despite the progress we’ve made, true gender equality still hasn’t been achieved.
Voters prefer decisions made by panels balanced between men and women
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November 22, 2023
Voters prefer decisions made by panels balanced between men and women
Men still dominate political decision-making in the United Kingdom.
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Men still dominate political decision-making in the United Kingdom.
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Scotland: just a third of general election candidates selected so far are women
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Herald on Sunday research shows that despite promises to act from most parties, just a third of all the candidates selected to fight the next general election are women.
The SNP has selected substantially more candidates than any other party, with 53 of the 57 they will need for the vote in place. Of those 35 are men, around 66%.
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Herald on Sunday research shows that despite promises to act from most parties, just a third of all the candidates selected to fight the next general election are women.
The SNP has selected substantially more candidates than any other party, with 53 of the 57 they will need for the vote in place. Of those 35 are men, around 66%.
Lack of ‘female perspective’ in No.10 led to women’s deaths during Covid, says former top UK civil servant
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November 3, 2023
Lack of ‘female perspective’ in No.10 led to women’s deaths during Covid, says former top UK civil servant
A lack of gender diversity among decisionmakers in the UK prime minister’s office meant that women were not adequately considered in pandemic-related policymaking, likely leading to preventable d
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A lack of gender diversity among decisionmakers in the UK prime minister’s office meant that women were not adequately considered in pandemic-related policymaking, likely leading to preventable d
Tory women have taken over the running to be the next party leader
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October 3, 2023
Tory women have taken over the running to be the next party leader
Should Sir Keir Starmer win power in 2024, as most of the polls are predicting, the question of who will come after Rishi is once again on Conservative minds.
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Should Sir Keir Starmer win power in 2024, as most of the polls are predicting, the question of who will come after Rishi is once again on Conservative minds.
Women’s voices are being stifled by political inaction
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September 28, 2023
Women’s voices are being stifled by political inaction
In a trend that threatens the very essence of democracy, women who are brimming with potential and fresh perspectives are more hesitant than ever to stand for elected office in Scotland. Their number-one reason?
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In a trend that threatens the very essence of democracy, women who are brimming with potential and fresh perspectives are more hesitant than ever to stand for elected office in Scotland. Their number-one reason?