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The evolving role of women in Pakistani politics

September 6, 2013

The evolving role of women in Pakistani politics

In Pakistan’s upcoming general elections on March 11th 2013 only 36 women are contesting general National Assembly seats on political party tickets, up from 34 in the 2008 elections.

Networking for power and change: Muslim women activism and the transformation of Muslim public sphere

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September 4, 2013

Networking for power and change: Muslim women activism and the transformation of Muslim public sphere

At the dawn of the 21^st century, a “critical mass” of educated, enlightened, and empowered Muslim women have emerged around the world.

The Policy on gender equality in Iceland

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September 1, 2013

The Policy on gender equality in Iceland

Iceland gender equality act dates back to 1975, the current one enforced in 2008. Iceland is characterised by a high labour market activity of women but large gender gaps.

State of Women's Representation 2013, USA

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August 28, 2013

State of Women's Representation 2013, USA

Nearly 100 years ago, American women gained the right to vote with the passage of the Nineteenth Amendment. This victory came after a decades-long struggle to amend the U.S. Constitution so that women could never be barred from the polls on the basis of gender.

Not Just a Numbers Game: Increasing Women’s Participation in UN Peacekeeping

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August 26, 2013

Not Just a Numbers Game: Increasing Women’s Participation in UN Peacekeeping

In 2000, the United Nations Security Council passed Resolution 1325 on women, peace, and security. This stressed the need to integrate a gender perspective into the maintenance and

Making Women’s Representation in Parliament Count: The case of violence against women

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August 26, 2013

Making Women’s Representation in Parliament Count: The case of violence against women

This policy brief sets out a framework in which to address the objective outlined in Millenium Development Goal (MDG) 3, which aims to promote gender equality and empower women.

A Place at the Table: Safeguarding Women’s Rights in Afghanistan

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August 16, 2013

A Place at the Table: Safeguarding Women’s Rights in Afghanistan

Ten years after the start of the western intervention in Afghanistan, Afghan women are facing an uncertain future.

Equal Participation of Women and Men in Decision-Making Processes, with Particular Emphasis on Political Participation and Leadership

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August 15, 2013

Equal Participation of Women and Men in Decision-Making Processes, with Particular Emphasis on Political Participation and Leadership

Report of the Expert Group Meeting held in Addis-Ababa, Ethiopia on 24 – 27 October 2005

The gender dimension of the Millennium Development Goals Report 2013

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August 14, 2013

The gender dimension of the Millennium Development Goals Report 2013

Since their adoption more than 13 years ago, significant and substantial progress has been made in meeting many of the eight Millennium Development Goals, including visible improvements in all health areas as well as primary education, and halving the number of people living in extreme poverty.

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