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Source: The Voice BW
Wednesday, June 14, 2023
Zimbabwe and Botswana: women discuss political participation
The Voice BW
Women leaders and activists from Zimbabwe and Botswana yesterday kicked off a two-day cross-generational summit to discuss women's political participation and leadership. The conference which is hosted by Women and Law in Southern Africa (WLSA)...
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Source: The Guardian
Wednesday, June 14, 2023
Editorial / Opinion Piece / Blog Post
‘Patriarchal and biased’: Israeli women fear loss of rights in legal overhaul
The Guardian
For months, the massive protests that have taken place in Israel have rallied groups across the country on issues surrounding the supreme court and judicial independence. Amid the uproar and media attention, however, Israeli feminist groups say a...
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Source: Human Rights Watch
Thursday, June 08, 2023
South Sudan ratifies crucial African women’s rights treaty
Human Rights Watch
This week, South Sudan finalized ratification of the African Union’s Protocol to the African Charter on Human and Peoples’ Rights on the Rights of Women in Africa (the Maputo Protocol), ending years of delay. While this ratification signals a...
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Source: Pass Blue
Tuesday, May 30, 2023
Editorial / Opinion Piece / Blog Post
Women and civil society must play vital roles in Ukraine’s postwar recovery
Pass Blue
When Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine began, Natalia Karbowska sprang into action. She has since been working in overdrive to provide funding and humanitarian assistance to thousands of Ukrainian women whose lives have been destroyed by the...
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Source: OSCE
Friday, May 26, 2023
Women’s meaningful participation in political and public life in Afghanistan focus of special OSCE Asian partners meeting
OSCE
The Special OSCE Asian Partners for Co-operation Group met today to discuss key aspects for ensuring women’s participation in political and public life. The meeting was convened by the Polish Chair of the Group. The session particularly highlighted...
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New Telegraph NG
Monday, May 22, 2023
Coalition seeks more women inclusion in Nigerian politics
New Telegraph NG
Following the decline in the number of women elected into elective offices in the 2023 general election, women groups in the country have called for more inclusion in the political process of the country. The Women Advocates Research and...
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Source: Business Review
Thursday, May 18, 2023
Editorial / Opinion Piece / Blog Post
Romania - Inspiring voices: more women in economy and in politics is the key for a better future for all the world
Business Review
The gender equality index in Romania in 2022 was 53.7, a score that places Romania in 26th place in the European Union, according to the European Institute for Gender Equality. The European average is 68.6, and the highest level is 77.8 in Denmark....
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Nearly three-quarters of respondents to a poll say they would support a woman in their family entering politics, but only 17.4 percent of the deputies elected to the Turkish parliament in 2018 were women [File: Dilara Senkaya/Reuters]
Friday, May 12, 2023
Women face political barriers ahead of Turkey elections
Al Jazeera
Polling shows that most Turks want more women involved in politics, but their underrepresentation continues. Istanbul, Turkey – A nondescript apartment in Istanbul’s business district is the nerve centre of a drive to propel more women into Turkish...
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Wednesday, May 10, 2023
Trans women, politicians, and feminists, the most attacked on Costa Rican social networks
The Tico Times
A recent study conducted by the United Nations (UN) sheds light on the distressing reality faced by trans women, women in politics, and feminists in Costa Rica. The study reveals that these groups are disproportionately targeted with violence and...
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Source: Feminism in India
Thursday, May 04, 2023
Editorial / Opinion Piece / Blog Post
India - Inclusion and representation: where are all the women in public policy?
Feminism in India
Achieving gender representation in public policy will require addressing both intrinsic and extrinsic barriers that prevent women from accessing not only professional structures but also social networks in the policy space. South Asia is ranked...
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Source: Euroactiv
Thursday, May 04, 2023
Editorial / Opinion Piece / Blog Post
Albania grapples with gender equality at home, work, politics
Euroactiv
Albanian women spend 25 years of their life raising children and carrying out unpaid work such as caring for family members and carrying out domestic chores, according to new data from the World Bank. This high level of burden leads to women being...
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Hurriyet Daily News
Thursday, April 20, 2023
Türkiye: Low number of female MP candidates stirs reaction
Hurriyet Daily News
Nongovernmental organizations and activists struggling for equal representation of women in politics and social life have criticized the low number of women on political parties’ parliamentary candidate lists, describing it as “dishonorable.” The...
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Friday, March 31, 2023
Report / White Paper
Summit for Democracy Cohort on Gender Equality as a Prerequisite
International IDEA
During the Summit for Democracy Year of Action, the S4D cohort on Gender Equality as a Prerequisite for Democracy identified recommendations for strengthening democracy by promoting gender equality, Statement and Roadmap of recommendations. The co-...
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MS Magazine
Tuesday, February 28, 2023
Editorial / Opinion Piece / Blog Post
It’s past time for a woman president
MS Magazine
Imagine an America where a young girl can see her future reflected in the face of her president. On Presidents’ Day, we reflect on the legacy of the presidents who have led our nation since our founding. These leaders have differed in their...
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The 14th Women's Leadership and Empowerment Conference
Monday, February 20, 2023
14th Women's Leadership and Empowerment Conference [WLEC2023]
The 14th Women's Leadership and Empowerment Conference [WLEC2023] will take place from 1st - 3rd of March 2023 in Bangkok, Thailand. WLEC2023 is one of a kind platform for global stakeholders from academic, professional and governmental realms to...
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Vital Voices
Monday, February 20, 2023
Guide / Training Material
A fellowship to advance women's public leadership and the SDGs
Vital Voices
VVEngage is a Vital Voices signature fellowship supporting outstanding women political leaders making and influencing policy across the globe. Through this fully-funded fellowship, we aim to increase the capacity, decision-making power and...
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The Island
Monday, February 06, 2023
Harassment of women in politics on the rise in Sri Lanka
The Island
Election monitors and activists express concern that digital harassment of female politicians will increase when the local council elections campaign gets into full swing in the coming weeks. According to the preliminary results of a survey...
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Bloomberg
Monday, February 06, 2023
Multimedia
Rutgers Uni's Dittmar on Women in Politics
Kelly Dittmar, Director of Center for American Women and Politics at Rutgers University, discusses her views on women's position and role in politics, following an abrupt resignation from now former New Zealand Prime Minister, Jacinda Ardern. She...
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