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Binding measures and quotas are needed to change gender equality in politics

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Regional and local leaders across the European Union, non-governmental organisations and researchers attending the European Committee of the Regions' (CoR) conference "Local and regional strategies for closing the gender gap in politics: Roads taken and what´s next?" call on decision-makers to introduce concrete solutions like quotas or parity requirements to achieve gender equality in political representation.

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Regional and local leaders across the European Union, non-governmental organisations and researchers attending the European Committee of the Regions' (CoR) conference "Local and regional strategies for closing the gender gap in politics: Roads taken and what´s next?" call on decision-makers to introduce concrete solutions like quotas or parity requirements to achieve gender equality in political representation.

Women’s Reservation Act: an imperative for women’s greater political participation

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October 16, 2023

Women’s Reservation Act: an imperative for women’s greater political participation

The Indian Parliament has recently witnessed a historic moment as both houses have almost unanimously passed the long-awaited Women’s Reservation Bill with support from Me

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The Indian Parliament has recently witnessed a historic moment as both houses have almost unanimously passed the long-awaited Women’s Reservation Bill with support from Me

Women’s reservation bill Is significant, but concerted efforts needed to realise full potential

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October 4, 2023

Women’s reservation bill Is significant, but concerted efforts needed to realise full potential

Political empowerment of women is a critical gender equality indicator and is essential for policymaking aimed at advancing the well-being of women and girls.

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Political empowerment of women is a critical gender equality indicator and is essential for policymaking aimed at advancing the well-being of women and girls.

Why Mexico and Nepal are ahead of India on gender parity in Parliament

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September 27, 2023

Why Mexico and Nepal are ahead of India on gender parity in Parliament

India began its journey as a democratic republic on a hopeful footing — political e

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India began its journey as a democratic republic on a hopeful footing — political e

"We too anticipate women’s quota Bill… PM has done a lot to uplift women… but a Bill is required": BJP Mahila Morcha chief

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September 15, 2023

"We too anticipate women’s quota Bill… PM has done a lot to uplift women… but a Bill is required": BJP Mahila Morcha chief

BJP Mahila Morcha president Vanathi Srinivasan is confident Prime Minister Narendra Modi will fulfil the BJP’s promise of a legislation to reserve seats for women in Parliament and Legislative Assemblies, and says he always urges state units to ensur

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BJP Mahila Morcha president Vanathi Srinivasan is confident Prime Minister Narendra Modi will fulfil the BJP’s promise of a legislation to reserve seats for women in Parliament and Legislative Assemblies, and says he always urges state units to ensur

Nigeria: political inclusion - WFD asks national assembly to introduce laws on quotas for women, PWDS

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September 13, 2023

Nigeria: political inclusion - WFD asks national assembly to introduce laws on quotas for women, PWDS

WFD recommended that the National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies (NILDS) should impress on the legislators to create laws that will use both incentives and sanctions to enhance political inclusion.

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WFD recommended that the National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies (NILDS) should impress on the legislators to create laws that will use both incentives and sanctions to enhance political inclusion.

Climbing the ranks: Australia’s gender equity breakthrough

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September 13, 2023

Climbing the ranks: Australia’s gender equity breakthrough

When Kylea Tink, Member for North Sydney, decried the “unconstructive noise and aggression” in Australia’s Parliament this week, she wasn’t merely venting frustration.

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When Kylea Tink, Member for North Sydney, decried the “unconstructive noise and aggression” in Australia’s Parliament this week, she wasn’t merely venting frustration.

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