November 13, 2024
Sri Lanka’s election sees surge in female candidates, but can it break patriarchal norms?
The Political Participation of Youth
"I call on the members of the largest youth generation in history to face the challenges and consider what you can do to solve it. To control your destiny and translate your dreams into a better future for all." Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon
November 11, 2024
Lesego Chombo, 26, is Botswana's new Minister for Youth and Gender Affairs
Lesego Chombo, a dynamic figure in Botswana's youth scene, lawyer and Miss World Africa 2024, is now the rising star of the country's government, having been appointed Minister of Youth and Gender Equality by Botswana's President, Duma Boko.
Supporting inclusive political and economic participation for women in the MENA Region
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November 8, 2024
Supporting inclusive political and economic participation for women in the MENA Region
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Opportunities and Challenges: Women’s Political Participation in the Digital Age
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Opportunities and Challenges: Women’s Political Participation in the Digital Age
Digital technologies have expanded opportunities for women in political participation, advocacy, and knowledge-sharing, but also present significant risks, particularly through technology-facilitated gender-based violence (TF GBV) that disproportionately affects women in public life. While digital platforms can bridge gender gaps, creating truly inclusive digital spaces requires policy reforms and societal shifts that address gender norms, ensuring equitable access and safety for all women.
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Digital technologies have expanded opportunities for women in political participation, advocacy, and knowledge-sharing, but also present significant risks, particularly through technology-facilitated gender-based violence (TF GBV) that disproportionately affects women in public life. While digital platforms can bridge gender gaps, creating truly inclusive digital spaces requires policy reforms and societal shifts that address gender norms, ensuring equitable access and safety for all women.
Democracy’s missing half
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November 5, 2024
Democracy’s missing half
The global movement for gender equality has driven change across many sectors, but political representation remains one of the most formidable challenges.
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The global movement for gender equality has driven change across many sectors, but political representation remains one of the most formidable challenges.
October 31, 2024
Women, youths seen as key to political parties
WOMEN and youths are an integral part of political parties and must be supported in the country, says political parties registrar Emmanuel Pok.
October 28, 2024
Election 'golden opportunity' to co-opt women to councils
See Her Elected, an initiative aimed at getting more women from rural Ireland into politics, has said the impending general election is a "golden opportunity" to increase female participation in local councils.