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Average age of Flemish candidates for the federal elections has never been higher, fewer women with an “electable” place on the parties’ lists

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Average age of Flemish candidates for the federal elections has never been higher, fewer women with an “electable” place on the parties’ lists

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The average age of the candidates standing on Flemish parties’ lists for the federal elections on 9 June is 47. Never before in the past 37 years was the average age of the candidates seeking election to the Chamber of Representatives so high. Meanwhile, the percentage of women with “electable” places, a position on the party’s electoral lists with which they stand a realistic chance of being elected, has fallen for the first time.

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The average age of the candidates standing on Flemish parties’ lists for the federal elections on 9 June is 47. Never before in the past 37 years was the average age of the candidates seeking election to the Chamber of Representatives so high. Meanwhile, the percentage of women with “electable” places, a position on the party’s electoral lists with which they stand a realistic chance of being elected, has fallen for the first time.

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Slow Ride To City Hall For Female Candidates, USA

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Slow Ride To City Hall For Female Candidates, USA

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When 2013 began, there was a fair amount of hope that women could make up for their relatively measly representation in local offices nationwide by capturing the mayoralty in three of the nation's five largest cities.

In all the U.S. cities with populations above 30,000, only 17 percent have women serving as mayor. EMILY's List, the political action committee that seeks to elect pro-choice women, hopes to change that.

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When 2013 began, there was a fair amount of hope that women could make up for their relatively measly representation in local offices nationwide by capturing the mayoralty in three of the nation's five largest cities.

In all the U.S. cities with populations above 30,000, only 17 percent have women serving as mayor. EMILY's List, the political action committee that seeks to elect pro-choice women, hopes to change that.

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Democratic Party Looking for Women Candidates in Indonesia

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Democratic Party Looking for Women Candidates in Indonesia

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The Democratic Party of Indonesia (DPI) is seeking to attract more women to participate in the upcoming presidential candidate convention.

Nova Riyanti Yusuf, member of the DPI, said: “Personally, I would like women to come forward at the convention especially to compete with other candidates, [so that] our politics will be more exciting"

“We once had a female president, Megawati Sukarnoputri. The names of female figures should be raised. If there are women who would like to participate, don’t be shy.”

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The Democratic Party of Indonesia (DPI) is seeking to attract more women to participate in the upcoming presidential candidate convention.

Nova Riyanti Yusuf, member of the DPI, said: “Personally, I would like women to come forward at the convention especially to compete with other candidates, [so that] our politics will be more exciting"

“We once had a female president, Megawati Sukarnoputri. The names of female figures should be raised. If there are women who would like to participate, don’t be shy.”

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Advocacy group wants more women in politics, Ghana

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Advocacy group wants more women in politics, Ghana

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Political parties in the country have been asked to ensure that at least 30 per cent of all elected positions at the districts, regional and national levels are occupied by women.

The electorate have also been advised to vote for more women to occupy political positions instead of always giving preference to men.

We invite our readers to read the full article published July 8 by Vibe Ghana

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Political parties in the country have been asked to ensure that at least 30 per cent of all elected positions at the districts, regional and national levels are occupied by women.

The electorate have also been advised to vote for more women to occupy political positions instead of always giving preference to men.

We invite our readers to read the full article published July 8 by Vibe Ghana

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Rwanda: Women Urged to Participate in Forthcoming Parliamentary Polls

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Rwanda: Women Urged to Participate in Forthcoming Parliamentary Polls

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The National Electoral Commission (NEC) has urged women to participate in the forthcoming parliamentary elections by turning up in large numbers on Election Day.

The polls are slated for September.

In a meeting on Wednesday, NEC Chairperson Prof. Mbanda Kalisa underscored the importance of women's role in teh conduct of successful elections.

We invite you to read the full article published July 5 2013 by All Africa

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The National Electoral Commission (NEC) has urged women to participate in the forthcoming parliamentary elections by turning up in large numbers on Election Day.

The polls are slated for September.

In a meeting on Wednesday, NEC Chairperson Prof. Mbanda Kalisa underscored the importance of women's role in teh conduct of successful elections.

We invite you to read the full article published July 5 2013 by All Africa

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Few Women in Politics Despite Record Numbers, USA

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Few Women in Politics Despite Record Numbers, USA

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  • U.S. Congress is made up of 18.1% women.
  • Of the mayors of America’s 100 biggest cities, 12 are women.
  • 5 of the country’s governors are women.
  • 4.2% of Fortune 500 company CEOs are women.

(We invite our users to read the full article poublished March 8 2013 on by Infographics)

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  • U.S. Congress is made up of 18.1% women.
  • Of the mayors of America’s 100 biggest cities, 12 are women.
  • 5 of the country’s governors are women.
  • 4.2% of Fortune 500 company CEOs are women.

(We invite our users to read the full article poublished March 8 2013 on by Infographics)

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Our voices: Women's political participation, Burundi

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Film: Burundi has one of the highest allocations of seats in parliament for women, numbering 36% of all MPs. There is also a 30% quota policy for women's political participation at lower levels of the administration. 

Despite this progress, women's voices are not always heard.

 

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Film: Burundi has one of the highest allocations of seats in parliament for women, numbering 36% of all MPs. There is also a 30% quota policy for women's political participation at lower levels of the administration. 

Despite this progress, women's voices are not always heard.

 

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The century of inclusion and women’s full participation: Kapuscinski lecture by Michelle Bachelet

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The century of inclusion and women’s full participation: Kapuscinski lecture by Michelle Bachelet

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Michelle Bachelet United Nations Under-Secretary-General and Executive Director of UN Women : “The century of inclusion and women’s full participation”. Dublin, Ireland. 21 February, 2013.

read and see the video lecture on the UN Women site published February 21 2013

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Michelle Bachelet United Nations Under-Secretary-General and Executive Director of UN Women : “The century of inclusion and women’s full participation”. Dublin, Ireland. 21 February, 2013.

read and see the video lecture on the UN Women site published February 21 2013

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