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August 21, 2023
Source: The Guardian Nigeria
Experts call for increased participation of women in politics
Experts have called for increased participation of women in politics and governance saying their inputs and efforts are critical to Nigeria’s growth and development. They made the call at a programme for political experts at the Ebony Life Place, Victoria Island, Lagos. Click here to read the...
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August 18, 2023
Source: The New Dawn
Liberian women sign peace manifesto
Prominent women under the banner, Liberian Women Peace Summit have penned a peace manifesto, calling for peaceful 2023 Elections. One of the joint winners of the 2011 Nobel Peace Prize, Liberian Leymah Gbowee, says Liberia’s progress lies on sustenance and maintenance of peace by all citizens....
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August 18, 2023
Source: Leitrim Observer
She is running workshops to ensure the voice of rural women is heard in political life
Women in rural Ireland who are getting ready for the 2024 local elections have made their views on safe participation in public life known via the See Her Elected organisation to a Task Force established by the Ceann Comhairle, Deputy Séan Ó Fearghaíl, and the Cathaoirleach, Senator Jerry...
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August 18, 2023
Source: The Japan Times
Japanese political parties boosting support for female candidates
Political parties are boosting support for female candidates as part of preparations for the next election for the House of Representatives. The parties hope to win the support of independent voters by demonstrating their commitment to increasing the number of female lawmakers, with Japan...
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August 17, 2023
Source: Voice of America
Taliban ban Afghan political parties, citing Sharia violations
The Taliban on Wednesday banned all political parties in Afghanistan, stating that such activities are against Islamic law, or Sharia. The move comes a day after the de facto Afghan leaders marked the second anniversary of returning to power in Kabul. Abdul Hakim Sharaee, the Taliban minister of...
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August 10, 2023
Source: The Age
Former Liberal MP accused of online harassment by female party member
Former Liberal MP Bernie Finn is facing allegations of online harassment by a prominent former member of the Liberal Party over public posts on Facebook. The Liberal Party member – who has requested not to be named – has initiated legal action against Finn and is seeking an intervention order...
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August 9, 2023
Source: Business Ghana
Speaker suggests quotas for underrepresented groups
Persons with disabilities (PWDs) have no representation in Parliament. Also, only 40 out of the 275 Members of Parliament(MPs)  presently are women, a situation which is a source of concern to the Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, who has  thus suggested the creation of quotas to represent...
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August 9, 2023
Source: SABC News
August 9 celebrates women’s role in South African society
Women’s Day in South Africa marks the day that thousands of women from across the country took part in a mass march against apartheid pass laws in 1956. It also honours the role of women in society. While there has been progress in terms of women representation in almost every field from...
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August 9, 2023
Source: The Island
Reformative changes are being made to increase the representation of women in politics – President
During a meeting with students from Girls’ High School Kandy, President Ranil Wickremesinghe expressed his strong commitment to increasing women’s representation in politics through reformative changes. The President highlighted his dedication to achieving a significant level of women’s...
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