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the role of women in politics

December 26, 2013
Madhya Pradesh to focus on low women voter turnout areas, India

Although a good turnout of female voters has been recorded in the recent Assembly elections, the Election Commission of India wants to identify areas where the women turnout has been low and reasons for it. 

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November 12, 2013
Political awakening of Pakistani women

Do not be misled by the depiction of Pakistani women in popular media. While the thought of Pakistani women may conjure a stereotypical oppressed and burqa-clad image, times are changing fast. 

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September 17, 2013
Liberal Democrats and lack of women MPs in Westminster, United Kingdom

Former Education Minister Sarah Teather's decision to stand at the next general election highlighted a long-running problem for the Liberal Democrats.

The party only has seven women MPs, and five of those are in the party's 12 most vulnerable seats.

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