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Launch of "The Roadmap for Substantive Equality: 2030" by UN Women, IPU, and Equality Now

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Launch of "The Roadmap for Substantive Equality: 2030" by UN Women, IPU, and Equality Now

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A new partnership focused on reforming gender-discriminatory laws was unveiled on February 14, 2017 at an event co-hosted by UN Women, the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) and Equality Now, in New York.

A new partnership focused on reforming gender-discriminatory laws was unveiled on February 14, 2017 at an event co-hosted by UN Women, the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) and Equality Now, in New York.

Women's Rights in Constitutions. Global Good Practices in Advancing Gender Equality and Women's Empowerment in Constitutions

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February 10, 2017

Women's Rights in Constitutions. Global Good Practices in Advancing Gender Equality and Women's Empowerment in Constitutions

This policy guidance provides a range of good practice options for advancing gender equality in the content of constitutions.

This policy guidance provides a range of good practice options for advancing gender equality in the content of constitutions.

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Increase women MPs or face fines, parties told in the UK

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Increase women MPs or face fines, parties told in the UK

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Political parties must face fines if they do not ensure at least 45% of general election candidates are female, MPs have recommended.

Political parties must face fines if they do not ensure at least 45% of general election candidates are female, MPs have recommended.

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International IDEA hosts all-day event at UN on Political Participation of Migrants and Refugees

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International IDEA hosts all-day event at UN on Political Participation of Migrants and Refugees

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The International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance (International IDEA) has organized a discussion on “Political Participation in Times of Mass Migration and Refugee Crises” at UN Headquarters in collaboration with the Permanent Missions to the UN of Ireland and Mexico and the United Nations Development Programme

The International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance (International IDEA) has organized a discussion on “Political Participation in Times of Mass Migration and Refugee Crises” at UN Headquarters in collaboration with the Permanent Missions to the UN of Ireland and Mexico and the United Nations Development Programme

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Nigeria: Lagos State Deputy Governor calls for laws that encourage more women in politics

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Nigeria: Lagos State Deputy Governor calls for laws that encourage more women in politics

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The Lagos State Government on Saturday called on the Nigerian National Assembly to enact laws that would provide the enabling environment for more women to participate in politics. Dr.

The Lagos State Government on Saturday called on the Nigerian National Assembly to enact laws that would provide the enabling environment for more women to participate in politics. Dr.

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Gender-sensitive reforms in parliament are necessary to eliminate violence against women

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Gender-sensitive reforms in parliament are necessary to eliminate violence against women

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The Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) follows up its landmark study on sexism against women MPs with an initiative to advance gender-sensitive reforms in parliament.

The Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) follows up its landmark study on sexism against women MPs with an initiative to advance gender-sensitive reforms in parliament.

Evaluating the gender sensitivity of parliaments: A self assessment toolkit by IPU

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November 29, 2016

Evaluating the gender sensitivity of parliaments: A self assessment toolkit by IPU

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Workshop to promote gender and social inclusion policy and electoral law reform in the Kingdom of Lesotho

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Workshop to promote gender and social inclusion policy and electoral law reform in the Kingdom of Lesotho

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Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) is working to promote the organization of credible and participatory elections in the Kingdom of Lesotho.

Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) is working to promote the organization of credible and participatory elections in the Kingdom of Lesotho.