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The women who are barred from the negotiating table…

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June 23, 2023

The women who are barred from the negotiating table…

Shirley Chisholm, the first Black American woman elected to the US Congress back in 1972, once famously remarked: “If they don't give you a seat at the table, bring a f

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Shirley Chisholm, the first Black American woman elected to the US Congress back in 1972, once famously remarked: “If they don't give you a seat at the table, bring a f

Parliaments play a crucial role in women’s equal right to participate

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June 23, 2023

Parliaments play a crucial role in women’s equal right to participate

Women of all ages, backgrounds and ideologies across the globe are pushing to be part of the decision-making process, despite the odds stacked against their participation.

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Women of all ages, backgrounds and ideologies across the globe are pushing to be part of the decision-making process, despite the odds stacked against their participation.

Nigeria: there should be operational gender policy to encourage women in politics – Prof Okunna

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June 21, 2023

Nigeria: there should be operational gender policy to encourage women in politics – Prof Okunna

Prof Chinyere Stella Okunna is the first female Professor of Mass Communication in Nigeria and the entire Sub-Saharan Africa.

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Prof Chinyere Stella Okunna is the first female Professor of Mass Communication in Nigeria and the entire Sub-Saharan Africa.

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Afghanistan: Taliban ‘may be responsible for gender apartheid’ says rights expert

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Afghanistan: Taliban ‘may be responsible for gender apartheid’ says rights expert

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The plight of women and girls in Afghanistan featured prominently at the Human Rights Council on Monday where independent UN-appointed rights experts warned of systematic “gender apartheid” and “gender persecution”.

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The plight of women and girls in Afghanistan featured prominently at the Human Rights Council on Monday where independent UN-appointed rights experts warned of systematic “gender apartheid” and “gender persecution”.

Ghana: ‘Only 40 women MPs out of 275 is a foul cry; it’s disappointing’ — Speaker Bagbin bemoans

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June 21, 2023

Ghana: ‘Only 40 women MPs out of 275 is a foul cry; it’s disappointing’ — Speaker Bagbin bemoans

The Speaker of Parliament, Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin has expressed his disappointment with the low representation of women in Ghana’s parliament, describing it as a

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The Speaker of Parliament, Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin has expressed his disappointment with the low representation of women in Ghana’s parliament, describing it as a

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Japan falls nine positions to 125th in WEF gender gap report

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Japan falls nine positions to 125th in WEF gender gap report

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Japan has fallen in the global gender gap rankings, coming in nine positions lower than last year at 125th out of 146 countries, according to a World Economic Forum report released Wednesday.

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Japan has fallen in the global gender gap rankings, coming in nine positions lower than last year at 125th out of 146 countries, according to a World Economic Forum report released Wednesday.

A ‘new generation’ of women set to shake up politics in Thailand

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June 21, 2023

A ‘new generation’ of women set to shake up politics in Thailand

Last month’s historic election in Thailand saw the progressive Move Forward Party claim the most seats in parliament and looks set to usher in a new generation of young po

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Last month’s historic election in Thailand saw the progressive Move Forward Party claim the most seats in parliament and looks set to usher in a new generation of young po

USA: weekend reading on women’s representation: one-third of State legislators are women

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June 21, 2023

USA: weekend reading on women’s representation: one-third of State legislators are women

Weekend Reading on Women’s Representation is a compilation of stories about women’s representation in politics, on boards, in sports and entertainment, in judicial offices

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Weekend Reading on Women’s Representation is a compilation of stories about women’s representation in politics, on boards, in sports and entertainment, in judicial offices

Strengthening women's political participation: a snapshot of UNDP-supported projects across the globe

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June 21, 2023

Strengthening women's political participation: a snapshot of UNDP-supported projects across the globe

In this report, UNDP explores a long standing and important focus area - strengthening women’s political participation and gender equality in governance.

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In this report, UNDP explores a long standing and important focus area - strengthening women’s political participation and gender equality in governance.

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