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Debunking social gender norms though the Young Women’s Empowerment Academies

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March 7, 2025

Debunking social gender norms though the Young Women’s Empowerment Academies

#DemocracyForAll calls for leaving no one behind in political participation and representation.
#DemocracyForAll calls for leaving no one behind in political participation and representation.

Are female politicians better advocates for their districts?

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February 3, 2025

Are female politicians better advocates for their districts?

The old saying “all politics is local” has become increasingly outdated in a world of growing political polarization.

The old saying “all politics is local” has become increasingly outdated in a world of growing political polarization.

Ending harassment in politics is non-negotiable

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January 31, 2025

Ending harassment in politics is non-negotiable

Among the most pressing issues we face today is the persistent harassment of women in politics and government — a problem that undermines both the integrity of public service and the diversity of leadership our communities desperately need

Among the most pressing issues we face today is the persistent harassment of women in politics and government — a problem that undermines both the integrity of public service and the diversity of leadership our communities desperately need

Grassroots To Governance: Redefining Women’s Role In Indian Democracy

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January 27, 2025

Grassroots To Governance: Redefining Women’s Role In Indian Democracy

India, being the world’s largest democracy, envisions democratic participation as the cornerstone of India’s political system. Democratic decentralization or the grassroot level democracy is deeply embedded in ancient Indian philosophy and traditions.

India, being the world’s largest democracy, envisions democratic participation as the cornerstone of India’s political system. Democratic decentralization or the grassroot level democracy is deeply embedded in ancient Indian philosophy and traditions.

How Women Can Enter Politics And Drive Societal Change Through Local Government

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January 27, 2025

How Women Can Enter Politics And Drive Societal Change Through Local Government

The call for greater diversity in leadership has grown louder, yet women remain underrepresented in political offices, particularly at the local government level. Despite making up more than half the U.S.

The call for greater diversity in leadership has grown louder, yet women remain underrepresented in political offices, particularly at the local government level. Despite making up more than half the U.S.

Can digital platforms reduce barriers for women in politics?

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January 20, 2025

Can digital platforms reduce barriers for women in politics?

Looking back on all of the women that I have met over the years, the oppression, lack of opportunities, and expectations that were placed upon them, all I see is strength—strength passed from mother to daughter.

Looking back on all of the women that I have met over the years, the oppression, lack of opportunities, and expectations that were placed upon them, all I see is strength—strength passed from mother to daughter.

Why have we normalised hate speech against women in politics?

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January 14, 2025

Why have we normalised hate speech against women in politics?

Women have emerged as a significant vote bank in the last few elections in India. Despite that, political speeches of elected representatives or contestants across parties have consistently displayed an aversion to or prejudice against women.

Women have emerged as a significant vote bank in the last few elections in India. Despite that, political speeches of elected representatives or contestants across parties have consistently displayed an aversion to or prejudice against women.