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About a third of UN member states have ever had a woman leader

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October 4, 2024

About a third of UN member states have ever had a woman leader

Women currently serve as the head of government in just 13 of the 193 member states of the United Nations.

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Women currently serve as the head of government in just 13 of the 193 member states of the United Nations.

Summer in the Field: Implementing Political Gender Quotas: Lessons from Mexico

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October 4, 2024

Summer in the Field: Implementing Political Gender Quotas: Lessons from Mexico

For decades, a key goal of activists and policymakers has been involving women in politics.

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For decades, a key goal of activists and policymakers has been involving women in politics.

To write or not to write about female politicians: Factors that influence Malaysian journalists in their news reporting

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September 6, 2024

To write or not to write about female politicians: Factors that influence Malaysian journalists in their news reporting

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Do women candidates have a harder time being elected?

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September 5, 2024

Do women candidates have a harder time being elected?

In Congress this term, 25% of senators and 28% of representatives are women, near record highs for both houses, but far below equal representation with men. As Kamala Harris runs for president, will being a woman cost her votes?

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In Congress this term, 25% of senators and 28% of representatives are women, near record highs for both houses, but far below equal representation with men. As Kamala Harris runs for president, will being a woman cost her votes?

Hope and momentum: Women lead the charge for gender parity in politics

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August 23, 2024

Hope and momentum: Women lead the charge for gender parity in politics

The struggle for gender parity in politics is far from over, but this week I felt a surge of hope for the future.

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The struggle for gender parity in politics is far from over, but this week I felt a surge of hope for the future.

How is an election-packed 2024 shaping up for women in power?

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August 21, 2024

How is an election-packed 2024 shaping up for women in power?

What’s the context?

Mid-way through a bumper election year, there are few gains for women in power

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What’s the context?

Mid-way through a bumper election year, there are few gains for women in power

Ghana's gender equality bill: A step forward or just a paper tiger?

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August 21, 2024

Ghana's gender equality bill: A step forward or just a paper tiger?

In Ghana, the recent push for a gender equality bill is a crucial step toward enhancing women’s political representation.

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In Ghana, the recent push for a gender equality bill is a crucial step toward enhancing women’s political representation.

Experts warn women’s progress in politics is slowing

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August 12, 2024

Experts warn women’s progress in politics is slowing

The number of women running for the House and Senate has dropped, including a record number of incumbent women not running for reelection.

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The number of women running for the House and Senate has dropped, including a record number of incumbent women not running for reelection.

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