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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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Here are some of the women who could make history in the Midterm Elections

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Here are some of the women who could make history in the Midterm Elections

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 Already in 2018, women candidates have broken the records for the number of candidates for governor, U.S. House and U.S. Senate. Depending on how the midterms go, they may make history again.

The November elections could see the first black woman to serve as governor, the first Native American woman in Congress and the first openly bisexual senator, among other firsts.

 Already in 2018, women candidates have broken the records for the number of candidates for governor, U.S. House and U.S. Senate. Depending on how the midterms go, they may make history again.

The November elections could see the first black woman to serve as governor, the first Native American woman in Congress and the first openly bisexual senator, among other firsts.

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By the numbers: women congressional candidates in 2018

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By the numbers: women congressional candidates in 2018

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All congressional primary elections other than Louisiana (which holds a jungle primary on November 6th) are now complete, giving us the opportunity to take stock of women's candidacies and put their successes into context. Note that our findings on primary success and nominations do not include Lousiana's congressional candidates, nor any contests that remain too close to call.

Women congressional candidates have run for and won nominations in record numbers this year.

All congressional primary elections other than Louisiana (which holds a jungle primary on November 6th) are now complete, giving us the opportunity to take stock of women's candidacies and put their successes into context. Note that our findings on primary success and nominations do not include Lousiana's congressional candidates, nor any contests that remain too close to call.

Women congressional candidates have run for and won nominations in record numbers this year.

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Nigeria: Female aspirant, others eye Badaru’s seat in Jigawa

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Nigeria: Female aspirant, others eye Badaru’s seat in Jigawa

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As the 2019 general elections draw near, those who want to wrest power from the governor of Jigawa State, Muhammadu Badaru Abubakar, are busy strategising. To this end, their posters have virtually taken over major towns of the state.

For the meantime, however, most aspirants are from the Social Democratic Party (SDP) and the All Progressives Congress (APC).

As the 2019 general elections draw near, those who want to wrest power from the governor of Jigawa State, Muhammadu Badaru Abubakar, are busy strategising. To this end, their posters have virtually taken over major towns of the state.

For the meantime, however, most aspirants are from the Social Democratic Party (SDP) and the All Progressives Congress (APC).

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Nigeria: Women politicians reveal what men are doing to them

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Nigeria: Women politicians reveal what men are doing to them

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Women politicians in Kogi State have revealed what they have been going through in the hands of men in the state.

The women alleged that they were being denied the opportunity to contest elective positions, and accused male politicians of “constantly seeking to dominate the political space”.

Women politicians in Kogi State have revealed what they have been going through in the hands of men in the state.

The women alleged that they were being denied the opportunity to contest elective positions, and accused male politicians of “constantly seeking to dominate the political space”.

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Africa's young female ministers: Mali follows Botswana, Zimbabwe

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Africa's young female ministers: Mali follows Botswana, Zimbabwe

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Mali’s president, Ibrahim Boubacar Keita on Monday named Kamissa Camara as his new foreign minister, joining a 33 member cabinet tasked with restoring peace and rebuilding the economy in Keita’s second and final term.

35-year Camara previously served as Keita’s foreign policy adviser, a position she was appointed to in July this year.

Mali’s president, Ibrahim Boubacar Keita on Monday named Kamissa Camara as his new foreign minister, joining a 33 member cabinet tasked with restoring peace and rebuilding the economy in Keita’s second and final term.

35-year Camara previously served as Keita’s foreign policy adviser, a position she was appointed to in July this year.

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Female MPs from around world to gather for UK suffrage event

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Female MPs from around world to gather for UK suffrage event

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More than 100 female politicians from around the world, from Afghanistan to the Vatican, will sit in the House of Commons for a landmark event to mark the centenary of women first winning the right to vote in the UK.

More than 100 female politicians from around the world, from Afghanistan to the Vatican, will sit in the House of Commons for a landmark event to mark the centenary of women first winning the right to vote in the UK.

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‘And I’m a mom.’ Candidates and voters warm to kids on the trail

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‘And I’m a mom.’ Candidates and voters warm to kids on the trail

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PARSIPPANY, N.J. — Mikie Sherrill, Democratic candidate for Congress, had finished a radio interview and was heading toward the stage at the local library where a crowd waited for her to begin an event with the mayor and a native-son-turned-astronaut.

But first, there was a smudge of chocolate to be dealt with.

PARSIPPANY, N.J. — Mikie Sherrill, Democratic candidate for Congress, had finished a radio interview and was heading toward the stage at the local library where a crowd waited for her to begin an event with the mayor and a native-son-turned-astronaut.

But first, there was a smudge of chocolate to be dealt with.

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Voices from the political trenches: Women candidates talk gender parity

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Voices from the political trenches: Women candidates talk gender parity

“Voices from the Trenches: Women Candidates Talk Gender Parity,” a roundtable discussion on women in Quebec politics.

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‘Something has actually changed’: Women, minorities, first-time candidates drive Democratic House hopes

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‘Something has actually changed’: Women, minorities, first-time candidates drive Democratic House hopes

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A flood of women, minorities and first-time candidates is poised to radically alter the composition of Congress next year after winning Democratic primaries in record numbers in 2018.

A flood of women, minorities and first-time candidates is poised to radically alter the composition of Congress next year after winning Democratic primaries in record numbers in 2018.