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Reflections on Women's Political Leadership in South Asia

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November 13, 2024

Reflections on Women's Political Leadership in South Asia

In this final episode of Season 1, we reflect upon what women political leaders in South Asia have told us about their career journeys with our guests. We delve into bringing role models closer to youth, especially young women aspiring to be in politics.

In this final episode of Season 1, we reflect upon what women political leaders in South Asia have told us about their career journeys with our guests. We delve into bringing role models closer to youth, especially young women aspiring to be in politics.

Three generations, one mission: Inside three women's quest to protect the vote

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October 23, 2024

Three generations, one mission: Inside three women's quest to protect the vote

Black women have long played a key role in protecting voting rights and urging their communities to cast ballots. This three-part series highlights their work as they build political power and demand a seat at the table.

Black women have long played a key role in protecting voting rights and urging their communities to cast ballots. This three-part series highlights their work as they build political power and demand a seat at the table.

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Local Election gender quotas not sufficient for fair representation of women in politics

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September 24, 2024

Local Election gender quotas not sufficient for fair representation of women in politics

Women for Election are calling for gender quotas for the next local elections as part of the Gender Quota Alliance today, Tuesday September 24.

Women for Election are calling for gender quotas for the next local elections as part of the Gender Quota Alliance today, Tuesday September 24.

Social Researcher: Serious Effort Required for Women’s Representation in Kazakh Politics

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September 16, 2024

Social Researcher: Serious Effort Required for Women’s Representation in Kazakh Politics

According to Gulmira Ileuova, a sociologist and the head of the Strategy Centre for Social and Political Research, gender equality in Kazakhstan has severely deteriorated.

According to Gulmira Ileuova, a sociologist and the head of the Strategy Centre for Social and Political Research, gender equality in Kazakhstan has severely deteriorated.

Theonila Matbob survived a civil war and is now reshaping her parliament to help women

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August 27, 2024

Theonila Matbob survived a civil war and is now reshaping her parliament to help women

For Theonila Roka Matbob, the pain in her distant past is deeply etched in her mind.

She grew up in the shadow of the controversial Bougainville mine, and her father, John Roka, was killed during the Bougainville conflict.

For Theonila Roka Matbob, the pain in her distant past is deeply etched in her mind.

She grew up in the shadow of the controversial Bougainville mine, and her father, John Roka, was killed during the Bougainville conflict.

Powerful women tend to be called by their first name. It's not an accident

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July 25, 2024

Powerful women tend to be called by their first name. It's not an accident

NPR's Ari Shapiro talks to University of Houston's Mirya Holman about why women in political leadership tend to be referred to by their first names more often than their male counterparts.

NPR's Ari Shapiro talks to University of Houston's Mirya Holman about why women in political leadership tend to be referred to by their first names more often than their male counterparts.

Harris’ national rise follows trend of growing power for women in politics

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July 24, 2024

Harris’ national rise follows trend of growing power for women in politics

Vice President Kamala Harris is gaining support to become the Democratic nominee for president.

Vice President Kamala Harris is gaining support to become the Democratic nominee for president.

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