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How women have helped change the culture of politics in Quebec

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May 17, 2022

How women have helped change the culture of politics in Quebec

As a high number of women leave the National Assembly, things are slow to change — but getting better.

As a high number of women leave the National Assembly, things are slow to change — but getting better.

Garbage, blasted glass, and the women cleaning up political filth in Lebanon

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May 14, 2022

Garbage, blasted glass, and the women cleaning up political filth in Lebanon

(CNN) In 2015, I spent the summer protesting and getting tear-gassed. I wasn't protesting for anything grand.

(CNN) In 2015, I spent the summer protesting and getting tear-gassed. I wasn't protesting for anything grand.

A long way to go for gender equality in Nepali politics

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May 13, 2022

A long way to go for gender equality in Nepali politics

Nepal has progressive laws and quotas for women’s representation in politics, but patriarchy and gender discrimination run deep and influence the decisions of parties.

Nepal has progressive laws and quotas for women’s representation in politics, but patriarchy and gender discrimination run deep and influence the decisions of parties.

The barriers preventing migrant women engaging in Australian politics

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May 13, 2022

The barriers preventing migrant women engaging in Australian politics

As the federal election date draws nearer, it’s almost impossible for Australians to avoid the policies, promises and paraphernalia of political parties and candidates contesting the election.

As the federal election date draws nearer, it’s almost impossible for Australians to avoid the policies, promises and paraphernalia of political parties and candidates contesting the election.

One in four women in Quebec's National Assembly aren't seeking re-election. What happened?

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May 11, 2022

One in four women in Quebec's National Assembly aren't seeking re-election. What happened?

For women leaving Quebec politics, is quitting an act of self-preservation?

For women leaving Quebec politics, is quitting an act of self-preservation?

Nepal: Women leaders from across the political spectrum say they feel constrained

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May 10, 2022

Nepal: Women leaders from across the political spectrum say they feel constrained

Their representation in local elections has been trimmed but they cannot speak up. Female politicians say the fight will continue though.

Their representation in local elections has been trimmed but they cannot speak up. Female politicians say the fight will continue though.

"It’s all very real": Bosnian women politicians unprotected against online abuse

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May 10, 2022

"It’s all very real": Bosnian women politicians unprotected against online abuse

A lack of legal regulation and the inefficiency of the Bosnian justice system mean Bosnian women in politics face little or no protection against gender-based abuse online.

A lack of legal regulation and the inefficiency of the Bosnian justice system mean Bosnian women in politics face little or no protection against gender-based abuse online.

The Philippines: The vice president is the only woman seeking the top job

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May 6, 2022

The Philippines: The vice president is the only woman seeking the top job

The two top candidates in Monday’s presidential election offer Filipino voters a stark choice: the country’s vice president who has served as a check on President Rodrigo Duterte versus the scion of the Philippines’ most controversial political family.

The two top candidates in Monday’s presidential election offer Filipino voters a stark choice: the country’s vice president who has served as a check on President Rodrigo Duterte versus the scion of the Philippines’ most controversial political family.

Kwarteng’s "bad apples" claim is a rotten excuse for Westminster sexism

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May 6, 2022

Kwarteng’s "bad apples" claim is a rotten excuse for Westminster sexism

Analysis: minister’s response to concerns risks appearing tone deaf, but it does play into war on woke.

Analysis: minister’s response to concerns risks appearing tone deaf, but it does play into war on woke.