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Canada: Why are there still so few women leaders in politics?

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June 13, 2022

Canada: Why are there still so few women leaders in politics?

Women are more likely to hold interim leadership roles in federal politics, but clinching the top role remains elusive.

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Women are more likely to hold interim leadership roles in federal politics, but clinching the top role remains elusive.

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Youth civic and political participation: shaping our democracies and our fight on climate change

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Youth civic and political participation: shaping our democracies and our fight on climate change

As the Chair of the Council of Member States of International IDEA, Canada, in collaboration with International IDEA, will host an in-person panel discussion on “You

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Here is the full list of all women who won in Lebanon’s elections in 2022

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Here is the full list of all women who won in Lebanon’s elections in 2022

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The Minister of Interior, Bassam Al-Mawlawi, officially announced the results of the parliamentary elections in which 1,043 candidates competed for seats of power.

Women’s participation was remarkable this time, with an initial number of 155, making up nearly 15% of the sum of contestants. However, 113 of them remained in the race till the end.

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The Minister of Interior, Bassam Al-Mawlawi, officially announced the results of the parliamentary elections in which 1,043 candidates competed for seats of power.

Women’s participation was remarkable this time, with an initial number of 155, making up nearly 15% of the sum of contestants. However, 113 of them remained in the race till the end.

Q&A: An ambitious attempt to be Somalia’s first female president

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May 14, 2022

Q&A: An ambitious attempt to be Somalia’s first female president

There are a few exceptions but Somali women hardly get into politics or hold top public office in what remains a deeply conservative society. Fowzia Yusuf, one of those, speaks to Al Jazeera on seeking another first.

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There are a few exceptions but Somali women hardly get into politics or hold top public office in what remains a deeply conservative society. Fowzia Yusuf, one of those, speaks to Al Jazeera on seeking another first.

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Eighth global Conference of young parliamentarians

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Eighth global Conference of young parliamentarians

The annual IPU Global Conference of Young Parliamentarians is a unique platform for young Members of Parliament to meet, exchange, learn and identify common and innovat

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Climate justice requires women’s leadership

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April 21, 2022

Climate justice requires women’s leadership

Only a third of leadership positions in climate-change negotiations are held by women, even though women are the most vulnerable to the worst effects of global warming.

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Only a third of leadership positions in climate-change negotiations are held by women, even though women are the most vulnerable to the worst effects of global warming.

Advancing gender equality in national climate plans: Progress and higher ambitions

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April 4, 2022

Advancing gender equality in national climate plans: Progress and higher ambitions

Advancing Gender Equality in National Climate Plans: Progress and Higher Ambitions highlights the latest data on country progress in integrating gender considerations into their national climate plans, or Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs), under the UN

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Advancing Gender Equality in National Climate Plans: Progress and Higher Ambitions highlights the latest data on country progress in integrating gender considerations into their national climate plans, or Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs), under the UN

Protecting public health in adverse circumstances: subnational women leaders and feminist policymaking during COVID-19

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March 28, 2022

Protecting public health in adverse circumstances: subnational women leaders and feminist policymaking during COVID-19

This article analyses how women governors, mayors, and local elected officials promoted public health and social protection in countries where men chief executives failed to take steps to contain the virus.

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This article analyses how women governors, mayors, and local elected officials promoted public health and social protection in countries where men chief executives failed to take steps to contain the virus.

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