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August 9, 2023
Source: The Herald Zimbabwe
UN Women supports political participation of women framework
UN Women is supporting a five – year Framework on Women’s Political Participation (WPP) to support measures and activities that stimulate women’s interest in taking part in politics in Zimbabwe, a senior official says. Gorreti Mudzongo, UN Women advisor told participants at the launch #...
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August 7, 2023
Source: Nigerian Tribune
Lawmaker laments low representation of women in Nigerian politics
The lawmaker representing Oluyole Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Hon. Tolulope Akande-Sadipe, has decried what she described as the low representation of women in Nigerian politics, adding that it is increasingly becoming difficult to ignore. The lawmaker raised her concerns...
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August 7, 2023
Source: The Star
Pressing need to encourage young women to enter politics, says Wanita MCA chairman
There is a pressing need to empower and encourage more young women to get involved in politics, says Wanita MCA national chairman Wong You Fong. Wong said that the party’s women's wing would look into ways and plan suitable programmes to attract more women, especially those who were 30 and...
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August 4, 2023
Source: Women's Agenda
The countries that still have all-male cabinets
When Hungary’s Minister of Justice, Judit Varga stepped down from her role earlier this week, her move tipped the country to become the only nation in the European Union without a female minister. With her replacement being announced as Bence Tuzson, Hungary’s fourteen ministerial positions...
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August 4, 2023
Source: BBC News
The fury in Pakistan sparked by a misogynist minister
When Pakistan's Defense Minister Khawaja Asif stood up in parliament last week and labelled female opposition leaders in the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaaf (PTI) party as "trash and leftovers" of its chairman Imran Khan, he probably wasn't expecting the strength of the backlash that was to follow....
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August 4, 2023
Source: All Africa
Zimbabwe: African Rights Commission flags violence against women ahead of 2023 harmonised elections
THE African Commission on Human and People's Rights (ACHPR) has raised concern over reports of alleged rising political tension and cases resulting in physical and cyber-attacks targeting voters and political activists, particularly women. ACHPR, through its Country Rapporteur for Zimbabwe, and...
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August 4, 2023
Source: Premium Times
Ministerial List: Nigerian women kick as Tinubu fails to meet 35 per cent affirmative action
Gender advocates and women groups have faulted President Bola Tinubu’s cabinet list following his failure to achieve 35 per cent affirmative action. When Mr Tinubu sent his first list to the Senate for confirmation, seven women were included out of 28, which represents 25 per cent. In his...
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August 4, 2023
Source: IFES
Building the evidence base on participation of indigenous peoples in elections
For the past year, IFES has partnered with three global organizations fighting for the political, social, and economic rights of Indigenous Peoples, including Indigenous women and Indigenous persons with disabilities. Fundación Guillermo Toriello (FGT), based in Guatemala, Endorois Indigenous...
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August 4, 2023
Source: NJ Spotlight News
Advocates push for more representation of Black women in politics
Advocates are pushing for more representation of Black women in politics. According to a recent report from the Higher Heights Leadership Fund and the Center for American Women and Politics, less than 6% of Black women hold offices in Congress, statewide elective executive offices and state...
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