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Tunisian Women: Political Role, Gains and Challenges (The Case of Parity)

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August 18, 2014

Tunisian Women: Political Role, Gains and Challenges (The Case of Parity)

2011 was the year where Tunisian history suddenly witnessed a significant turnout by the outbreak of the popular uprising in Tunisia causing the fall of the authoritarian regime.
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2011 was the year where Tunisian history suddenly witnessed a significant turnout by the outbreak of the popular uprising in Tunisia causing the fall of the authoritarian regime.

The Cost of Leading: Violence against Women in Kenyan Politics in the Lead-up to 2027

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March 30, 2026

The Cost of Leading: Violence against Women in Kenyan Politics in the Lead-up to 2027

Kenyan women are at the forefront of defending their democracy. Their recent leadership reflects a long history of pivotal contributions, both to women’s rights and the rights of all Kenyans.

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Kenyan women are at the forefront of defending their democracy. Their recent leadership reflects a long history of pivotal contributions, both to women’s rights and the rights of all Kenyans.

When disinformation targets women, it’s designed to keep them out of public life

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October 30, 2024

When disinformation targets women, it’s designed to keep them out of public life

By the time the first verified reports about COVID-19 were published, misinformation about the virus was already being shared. Disinformation and ‘fake news’ soon followed.

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By the time the first verified reports about COVID-19 were published, misinformation about the virus was already being shared. Disinformation and ‘fake news’ soon followed.

Will Kamala Harris’ rise inspire other women to join politics?

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August 23, 2024

Will Kamala Harris’ rise inspire other women to join politics?

Progress toward gender parity in politics slowed in 2024 — a quiet shift after a streak of record-breaking years for women’s political candidacies.

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Progress toward gender parity in politics slowed in 2024 — a quiet shift after a streak of record-breaking years for women’s political candidacies.

Sudanese women trapped between conflict and political marginalization in peace negotiations

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March 25, 2024

Sudanese women trapped between conflict and political marginalization in peace negotiations

In the ongoing war in Sudan, there is an insufficiently narrated tragedy—the plight of women who are paying a hefty price for this war and are simultaneously being kept from the table in the discussion of how this war can end.

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In the ongoing war in Sudan, there is an insufficiently narrated tragedy—the plight of women who are paying a hefty price for this war and are simultaneously being kept from the table in the discussion of how this war can end.

Women in Politics 2015 Map

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March 13, 2015

Women in Politics 2015 Map

The Map, which presents latest data and global rankings for women in politics, reveals a mixed picture on gender equality in executive government and in parliament at regional and national levels.

 

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The Map, which presents latest data and global rankings for women in politics, reveals a mixed picture on gender equality in executive government and in parliament at regional and national levels.

 

The 10 best and worst countries for female public leaders – in charts

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March 10, 2015

The 10 best and worst countries for female public leaders – in charts

How much progress are women really making as public leaders?

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Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, president of Liberia

How much progress are women really making as public leaders?

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