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The right to vote and the right to stand for election are two fundamental elements of democracy. Notably, many countries did not afford women the right to vote until the 20th Century. Even today, universal suffrage is not a given right in all countries, and women often face obstacles that undermine their participation in political and electoral processes. There are various ways to support women in overcoming these obstacles. Such methods include revising the electoral system used, applying affirmative action mechanisms such as quotas, improving voter education for women and training political candidates. These are a few of the modes available to strengthen women’s political participation .Photo©Jens Franssen

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Zimbabwe’s election was a fight between men – women are sidelined in politics despite quotas

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Zimbabwe’s 2023 harmonised elections have largely been depicted as a battle between the two “Big Men” – President Emmerson Mnangagwa of the ruling Zanu-PF and Nelson Chamisa of the leading opposition party, the Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC). Significant media attention focused on the uneven playing field between the ruling party and the opposition.

Zimbabwe’s 2023 harmonised elections have largely been depicted as a battle between the two “Big Men” – President Emmerson Mnangagwa of the ruling Zanu-PF and Nelson Chamisa of the leading opposition party, the Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC). Significant media attention focused on the uneven playing field between the ruling party and the opposition.

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Ireland: renewed call for gender quotas ahead of next local elections

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Ireland: renewed call for gender quotas ahead of next local elections

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Another Zimbabwe election cycle reveals decline of women in politics

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Another Zimbabwe election cycle reveals decline of women in politics

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India: more women keen to contest coming elections in Telangana

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India: more women keen to contest coming elections in Telangana

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Lack of information, hopelessness dampen women’s election excitement in Bulawayo

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Lack of information, hopelessness dampen women’s election excitement in Bulawayo

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