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Women's political representation matters: Evidence from school closures during the pandemic

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November 13, 2024

Women's political representation matters: Evidence from school closures during the pandemic

Despite some progress over the past decade, women's representation in political leadership remains limited globally.

Despite some progress over the past decade, women's representation in political leadership remains limited globally.

Beyond Numbers: Understanding the Influence of Gender Quotas on Women’s Political Empowerment

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November 11, 2024

Beyond Numbers: Understanding the Influence of Gender Quotas on Women’s Political Empowerment

Gender quotas have become an important mechanism for promoting gender equality in political representation.

Gender quotas have become an important mechanism for promoting gender equality in political representation.

First among equals: how Kamala Harris must rewrite the history of female political leadership to win

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October 31, 2024

First among equals: how Kamala Harris must rewrite the history of female political leadership to win

In the final week of the US presidential election campaign, there is a real possibility a woman will make it into the top job. But why has it taken so long – and has Kamala Harris got what it takes to make history?

In the final week of the US presidential election campaign, there is a real possibility a woman will make it into the top job. But why has it taken so long – and has Kamala Harris got what it takes to make history?

GWL Voices Insights: Gender Outlook on the Chilean Subnational Elections 2024

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October 28, 2024

GWL Voices Insights: Gender Outlook on the Chilean Subnational Elections 2024

In Chile, the last municipal elections were held on the 15th and 16th of May of 2021.

In Chile, the last municipal elections were held on the 15th and 16th of May of 2021.

Women quit politics over feeling like office plants': study

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October 11, 2024

Women quit politics over feeling like office plants': study

Women are voluntarily leaving politics not because of sexism, double standards or work-life balance, but because they feel under-utilised, according to a new study.

Women are voluntarily leaving politics not because of sexism, double standards or work-life balance, but because they feel under-utilised, according to a new study.

Why Women Don’t Vote For Female Politicians – Research

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October 9, 2024

Why Women Don’t Vote For Female Politicians – Research

A research study by Voice of Women Radio has shown why women don’t vote for female political aspirants in Nigeria.

A research study by Voice of Women Radio has shown why women don’t vote for female political aspirants in Nigeria.

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