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Running Start

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February 13, 2008

Running Start

Running Start is an organization that brings young women to politics so that they are knowledgeable about the process, invested in the outcome, and interested in participating as elected leaders.

Running Start is an organization that brings young women to politics so that they are knowledgeable about the process, invested in the outcome, and interested in participating as elected leaders.

The Center of Arab Women for Training and Research (CAWTAR)

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August 23, 2007

The Center of Arab Women for Training and Research (CAWTAR)

CAWTAR is an independent regional institution promoting gender equality in the Arab World through research, training, networking, and advocacy.

CAWTAR is an independent regional institution promoting gender equality in the Arab World through research, training, networking, and advocacy.

Southern African Development Community (SADC) Parliamentary Forum

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April 6, 2007

Southern African Development Community (SADC) Parliamentary Forum

The Southern African Development Community Parliamentary Forum (SADC PF) is a regional inter-parliamentary body composed of twelve parliaments in the SADC region.

The Southern African Development Community Parliamentary Forum (SADC PF) is a regional inter-parliamentary body composed of twelve parliaments in the SADC region.

Wishes, Demands and Priorities of National and Regional Women’s Organisations in the MENA Region

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June 17, 2014

Wishes, Demands and Priorities of National and Regional Women’s Organisations in the MENA Region

Women alongside men participated in the protest movements in the Arab world in 2011. From Tunisia to Bahrain, from Egypt to Syria women from all backgrounds demanded freedom, equality, dignity, justice and democracy. Did we hear them and listen to them? 
 
Women alongside men participated in the protest movements in the Arab world in 2011. From Tunisia to Bahrain, from Egypt to Syria women from all backgrounds demanded freedom, equality, dignity, justice and democracy. Did we hear them and listen to them? 
 

Basic indicators about women in politics around the world

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March 13, 2013

Basic indicators about women in politics around the world

A very easy to use website outlining basic indicators for women in politics accross the globe. The resource outlines the following information for every country:

- When women were given the right to vote

- When women were given the right to stand for election

A very easy to use website outlining basic indicators for women in politics accross the globe. The resource outlines the following information for every country:

- When women were given the right to vote

- When women were given the right to stand for election

The Social Institutions and Gender Index, SIGI

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May 18, 2009

The Social Institutions and Gender Index, SIGI

The Social Institutions and Gender Index (SIGI) is a new composite measure of gender discrimination based on social institutions. It measures gender inequality in five areas: Family Code, Physical Integrity, Son Preference, Civil Liberties and Ownership Rights in 102 non-OECD countries.

The Social Institutions and Gender Index (SIGI) is a new composite measure of gender discrimination based on social institutions. It measures gender inequality in five areas: Family Code, Physical Integrity, Son Preference, Civil Liberties and Ownership Rights in 102 non-OECD countries.

Network of Muslim African Women

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November 24, 2008

Network of Muslim African Women

The network aims to promote and strengthen the capacity and leadership of African women in politics overcoming challenges faced by Muslim women throughout the region.

The network aims to promote and strengthen the capacity and leadership of African women in politics overcoming challenges faced by Muslim women throughout the region.

European Women's Lobby 50/50 Campaign

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October 10, 2008

European Women's Lobby 50/50 Campaign

The “50/50 Campaign for Democracy” of the European Women’s Lobby is a push for concrete action to increase women’s presence in politics and in the 2009 European Parliament elections.

The “50/50 Campaign for Democracy” of the European Women’s Lobby is a push for concrete action to increase women’s presence in politics and in the 2009 European Parliament elections.