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The new wave of sexism against today's women leaders

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There are still men, in this day and age, who believe that women are less competent than men and that men are superior to women. This new wave of refined sexism especially in today’s politics does not typically take the form of a 1960 blatant sexism that is deliberate, direct and visible, but comes in more subtle and covert ways. This shows that it is not only critical to enhance women’s access to opportunities and positions, but it is extremely important that solidarity mechanisms are put in place to support women in leaderships when they come under unjust attacks.

A Golden Age for Women's Participation in Ghana?

This paper is a comparative commentary on the situation of women’s political leadership in Ghana. The paper highlights progress made in the country, draws attention to areas of retrogression and proposes some immediate strategies for greater representation of women in political leadership.

Culture Matters – Working with Communities and Faith-based Organizations

This report provides insight into integrating cultural analysis in development programmes, especially in the critical areas of gender equity and equality and reproductive health and rights. The culmination of two years' work with UNFPA field offices, headquarters staff and technical advisers, the report examines culturally sensitive programming during the past decade in a number of countries where UNFPA operates- Brazil, Ghana, Guatemala, India, Islamic Republic of Iran, Uganda and Yemen.

Women and 2008 Elections: Challenges and Opportunities for Strengthening Ghana's Democracy

This article highlights opportunities and challenges for a greater participation of Ghanaian women in this year’s historic election. It describes how the government, political parties, civil society and the media in Ghana are challenged to do more to advance the interests and representation of Ghanaian women in the electioneering process.

Promoting Gender Sensitivity in Local Governance in Ghana

This article looks at three collaborative projects between international development organisations and district assemblies throughout Ghana to promote gender sensitivity and increase the representation of women in local governance.

Documenting Women's Rights Violations By Non-state Actors

This manual, specifically addressed to groups and individuals not well versed in legal matters, provides tools to human rights activists and defenders who investigate violence perpetrated against women by non-state actors. Its goal is to offer guidance with regard to the legal definitions and human rights protection mechanisms that may help them compel States to fulfill their obligation to protect. It presents concrete examples of particular forms of violence committed against women by non-state actors and models of strategies that have been used effectively, particularly in Muslim communities.

Party Finance Reform in Africa, Lessons Learned from Four Countries: Ghana, Kenya, Senegal & South Africa

This report presents the findings of the second component of the African Political Party Finance Initiative, which aimed to increase awareness about the need for transparent and accountable party financing and to promote reforms appropriate to the respective country contexts, specifically in Ghana, Kenya, Senegal, and South Africa. It details the strategies used and the lessons learned in each of these four cases.

International IDEA Country Reports Based on Research and Dialogue with Political Parties

This website provides links to a number of country reports that were written based on research and dialogue with political parties. These reports examine the internal functioning and structure of political parties, as well as the external regulations and environment which shape their work. The website includes reports from Estonia, Namibia, Kenya, Ghana, Botswana, Sri Lanka, Nepal, South Africa, Armenia, India, Georgia, Bangladesh, Slovakia, Nigeria, Pakistan and Mauritius.