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US: Why retiring from politics is more complicated for women

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April 28, 2022

US: Why retiring from politics is more complicated for women

Women in politics, including Sen. Dianne Feinstein, face unique challenges when it comes to aging and family life.

Women in politics, including Sen. Dianne Feinstein, face unique challenges when it comes to aging and family life.

Climate justice requires women’s leadership

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April 21, 2022

Climate justice requires women’s leadership

Only a third of leadership positions in climate-change negotiations are held by women, even though women are the most vulnerable to the worst effects of global warming.

Only a third of leadership positions in climate-change negotiations are held by women, even though women are the most vulnerable to the worst effects of global warming.

Malta: Did gender quotas election punish women candidates?

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April 20, 2022

Malta: Did gender quotas election punish women candidates?

Just four women were elected during the 2022 general election but a deeper analysis also shows that women contesting on the Labour ticket obtained almost 20,000 first-count votes, which compares very well with the 14,000 first preferences obtained in 2017.

Just four women were elected during the 2022 general election but a deeper analysis also shows that women contesting on the Labour ticket obtained almost 20,000 first-count votes, which compares very well with the 14,000 first preferences obtained in 2017.

Nagaland women shine in all spheres, but find little space in politics

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April 8, 2022

Nagaland women shine in all spheres, but find little space in politics

It took Nagaland 45 years to elect its second woman parliamentarian, and the state is yet to elect any woman in the 60-member Assembly.

It took Nagaland 45 years to elect its second woman parliamentarian, and the state is yet to elect any woman in the 60-member Assembly.

Zimbabwe: Women politicians urged to use media effectively during elections

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April 7, 2022

Zimbabwe: Women politicians urged to use media effectively during elections

Women politicians were challenged to use media effectively as they pursue political life fighting gender bias and stereotypes ahead of well publicised weekend by elections whose results have now been made public. Gender Media Connect (GMC) an organisation run by

Women politicians were challenged to use media effectively as they pursue political life fighting gender bias and stereotypes ahead of well publicised weekend by elections whose results have now been made public. Gender Media Connect (GMC) an organisation run by

"This is misogyny": The growing abuse facing women in Montenegrin politics

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April 6, 2022

"This is misogyny": The growing abuse facing women in Montenegrin politics

On both sides of Montenegro’s ideological divide, women politicians face sexism, abuse, and discrimination on a daily basis. And experts say it’s only getting worse.

On both sides of Montenegro’s ideological divide, women politicians face sexism, abuse, and discrimination on a daily basis. And experts say it’s only getting worse.

From "pretty communist" to '"Jabcinda": What’s behind the vitriol directed at Jacinda Ardern?

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April 5, 2022

From "pretty communist" to '"Jabcinda": What’s behind the vitriol directed at Jacinda Ardern?

With recent polling showing National edging ahead of Labour for the first time in two years, Jacinda Ardern’s previously strong support has

With recent polling showing National edging ahead of Labour for the first time in two years, Jacinda Ardern’s previously strong support has

Zimbabwe: By-elections highlight low representation of women in politics

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April 5, 2022

Zimbabwe: By-elections highlight low representation of women in politics

The March 26 by elections ended on a high note, amid reports that there were no reported cases of violence at all polling stations across Zimbabwe.

The March 26 by elections ended on a high note, amid reports that there were no reported cases of violence at all polling stations across Zimbabwe.

Special seats bill in Nigeria: Balancing representation through constitutional reforms

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April 1, 2022

Special seats bill in Nigeria: Balancing representation through constitutional reforms

Global trends indicate the slow-paced progress in closing gender gaps across major dimensions of human development in different countries.

Global trends indicate the slow-paced progress in closing gender gaps across major dimensions of human development in different countries.