Women's Political Participation in Libya: Quotas as a Key Strategy for States in Transition
Report on the evolution of women's poltiical participation in Libya and the implementation of quotas.
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National Elections and Women Candidates in Solomon Islands: Results from the People’s Survey
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April 25, 2012
National Elections and Women Candidates in Solomon Islands: Results from the People’s Survey
A striking feature of elected governments in Solomon Islands is the general scarcity of women.
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A striking feature of elected governments in Solomon Islands is the general scarcity of women.
Alternative Pathways for Women into Politics (presentation)
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April 25, 2012
Alternative Pathways for Women into Politics (presentation)
This powerpoint presentation was given during the Regional Conference on Women's Political Participation: Charting a Path for Political Equality in Asia, organized by UNDP and the National Co
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This powerpoint presentation was given during the Regional Conference on Women's Political Participation: Charting a Path for Political Equality in Asia, organized by UNDP and the National Co
The political representation of women and ethnic minorities in established democracies
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March 18, 2011
The political representation of women and ethnic minorities in established democracies
The purpose of this paper is to draw attention to the persistent obstacles to women’s and ethnic minority representation in politics, and to examine conditions and strategies across various countries that appear to facilitate better political representation of these groups.
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The purpose of this paper is to draw attention to the persistent obstacles to women’s and ethnic minority representation in politics, and to examine conditions and strategies across various countries that appear to facilitate better political representation of these groups.
Are women really the “fairer” sex? Corruption and women in government
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March 18, 2011
Are women really the “fairer” sex? Corruption and women in government
Numerous behavioral studies have found women to be more trust-worthy and public-spirited than men. These results suggest that women should be particularly effective in promoting honest government.
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Numerous behavioral studies have found women to be more trust-worthy and public-spirited than men. These results suggest that women should be particularly effective in promoting honest government.
Women in Arab media: present but not heard
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March 16, 2010
Women in Arab media: present but not heard
Dr. Leila Nicolas Rahbani provides an in-depth report and analysis on the state of Arab women in the media in the Middle East and North Africa.
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Dr. Leila Nicolas Rahbani provides an in-depth report and analysis on the state of Arab women in the media in the Middle East and North Africa.
Integration of Women in Industrial Development
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February 11, 2010
Integration of Women in Industrial Development
The history of the United Nations Industrial Development Organisation (UNIDO) towards the integration of women in its activities is described, from the International Women’s Year in 1975 to the present: the creation of a focal point for women in 1984 and a unit for the integration of women in ind
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The history of the United Nations Industrial Development Organisation (UNIDO) towards the integration of women in its activities is described, from the International Women’s Year in 1975 to the present: the creation of a focal point for women in 1984 and a unit for the integration of women in ind
Gender in the Malestream – Acceptance of Women and Gender Equality in Different United Nations Organisations
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January 31, 2010
Gender in the Malestream – Acceptance of Women and Gender Equality in Different United Nations Organisations
The author outlines changing approaches to women’s issues and gender equality in theUN system both before and since the International Women’s Year in 1975 and describeshow different UN organisations followed up the recommendations made by the largeglobal women’s conferences.
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The author outlines changing approaches to women’s issues and gender equality in theUN system both before and since the International Women’s Year in 1975 and describeshow different UN organisations followed up the recommendations made by the largeglobal women’s conferences.