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August 22, 2023
Source: The New Indian Express
India: more women keen to contest coming elections in Telangana
Compared to previous elections, a higher number of women from all parties are showing interest in seeking tickets ahead of the Assembly elections. In the Congress, former Union minister Renuka Chowdary, former minister Konda Surekha, MLA D Anasuya alias Seethakka, and former MLA Uttam Padmavati...
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August 22, 2023
Source: The Zimbabwean
Lack of information, hopelessness dampen women’s election excitement in Bulawayo
A recent chat room meeting organized by Amakhosikazi Media revealed that many women in the city are not feeling enthusiastic about the upcoming elections. Dorcas Dengu, a participant in the meeting, said that she does not know the aspiring candidates for local authority and legislative positions...
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August 22, 2023
Source: Deccan Chronicle
Only 7 women figure in BRS list for Assembly elections
Hyderabad: Only seven women figured in the list of 115 BRS candidates for the upcoming Assembly elections that was released by party president and Chief Minister K. Chandrashekar Rao here on Monday. At a time, when MLC Kalvakuntla Kavitha held a dharna in Delhi and participated in a round table...
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August 21, 2023
Source: Hürriyet Daily News
Türkiye: CHP pledges to increase women's representation in local govts
Republican People's Party (CHP) leader Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu has vowed to nominate a greater number of women candidates in the upcoming municipal polls, while the main opposition party is concurrently preparing to enhance women's participation within the organization through increased quotas. "We...
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August 21, 2023
Source: Business Ghana
Let’s elect female president …diplomat urges Ghanaians
A diplomat, Mrs Esther Dzifa Ofori, has called on Ghanaians to consider electing a female presi­dent as the country prepares for 2024 Election. According to her, women hold the key to Ghana’s economic growth and prosperity, and should be given the opportunity to run the affairs of the country...
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August 21, 2023
Source: Maryland Matters
Top women in Maryland government, local administration stress of importance of women in leadership
A room full of women who lead some of Maryland’s districts, counties and local agencies gathered for a luncheon at the Maryland Association of Counties in Ocean City on Friday to talk about the role and influence women can have in government and administrative positions. The “Women of MACo”...
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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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