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Report of the Working Group on the issue of discrimination against women in law and in practice

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April 19, 2013

Report of the Working Group on the issue of discrimination against women in law and in practice

The present report is submitted in accordance with Human Rights Council resolution 15/23.
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The present report is submitted in accordance with Human Rights Council resolution 15/23.

IPU Report on Gender-Sensitive Parliaments – A Global Review of Good Practice

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April 12, 2013

IPU Report on Gender-Sensitive Parliaments – A Global Review of Good Practice

This report provides a comprehensive account of how parliaments can and should serve as models and champions of gender equality and is the result of a two-year research project.

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This report provides a comprehensive account of how parliaments can and should serve as models and champions of gender equality and is the result of a two-year research project.

Pitch Perfect: Winning Strategies for Women Candidates

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April 10, 2013

Pitch Perfect: Winning Strategies for Women Candidates

This research provides a clear road map for women who are running for major statewide office: how to introduce themselves to voters to demonstrate their qualifications; what language contributes to voters believing they are qualified; and how to present themselves in a way that

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This research provides a clear road map for women who are running for major statewide office: how to introduce themselves to voters to demonstrate their qualifications; what language contributes to voters believing they are qualified; and how to present themselves in a way that

Democracy at the Local Level

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April 1, 2013

Democracy at the Local Level

In today’s globalizing world, there is growing emphasis on local democracy. More than ever, cities need new ideas for ways of managing the political challenges and opportunities that arise from increased urbanization and globalization.

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In today’s globalizing world, there is growing emphasis on local democracy. More than ever, cities need new ideas for ways of managing the political challenges and opportunities that arise from increased urbanization and globalization.

Quotas — A Jump to Equality? The Need for International Comparisons of the Use of Electoral Quotas to obtain Equal Political Citizenship for Women

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April 1, 2013

Quotas — A Jump to Equality? The Need for International Comparisons of the Use of Electoral Quotas to obtain Equal Political Citizenship for Women

For many years feminist organizations around the world have looked upon the Scandinavian countries, Sweden, Denmark, Norway and Finland, as a model for women's equality.

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For many years feminist organizations around the world have looked upon the Scandinavian countries, Sweden, Denmark, Norway and Finland, as a model for women's equality.

The Effects of Political Reservations for Women on Local Governance and Rural Service Provision

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March 26, 2013

The Effects of Political Reservations for Women on Local Governance and Rural Service Provision

In 1993, India introduced quota-based political reservations for women in rural areas with the objective to promote gender equality in human development by making rural service provision and local governance 

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In 1993, India introduced quota-based political reservations for women in rural areas with the objective to promote gender equality in human development by making rural service provision and local governance 

Focus Group Findings on Perceptions on Women in Georgian Politics

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March 26, 2013

Focus Group Findings on Perceptions on Women in Georgian Politics

From June 18–21, 2012, IFES worked with the Institute of Social Studies and Analysis (ISSA), a Tbilisi–based research organization, to conduct eight focus groups across Georgia to better understand the perceptions, opinions and perceived obstacles women face as political candida

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From June 18–21, 2012, IFES worked with the Institute of Social Studies and Analysis (ISSA), a Tbilisi–based research organization, to conduct eight focus groups across Georgia to better understand the perceptions, opinions and perceived obstacles women face as political candida

UNDP Human Development Report 2013: The Rise of the South: Human Progress in a Diverse World

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March 22, 2013

UNDP Human Development Report 2013: The Rise of the South: Human Progress in a Diverse World

One of the most heartening developments in recent years has been the broad progress in human development of many developing countries and their emergence onto the global stage: the “rise of the South”.

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One of the most heartening developments in recent years has been the broad progress in human development of many developing countries and their emergence onto the global stage: the “rise of the South”.

Perceptions on Gender Equity: Measuring the Security & Political Implications for Nigeria

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March 22, 2013

Perceptions on Gender Equity: Measuring the Security & Political Implications for Nigeria

The role of perception in the dominant discourse cannot be underplayed considering the security and political implications.

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The role of perception in the dominant discourse cannot be underplayed considering the security and political implications.

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