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“Parity in everything”: What Mexico can teach us about women’s representation

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June 9, 2021

“Parity in everything”: What Mexico can teach us about women’s representation

Mexico is the first country in the world to implement gender parity so thoroughly and effectively. The journey has not been easy—and is far from over.

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Mexico is the first country in the world to implement gender parity so thoroughly and effectively. The journey has not been easy—and is far from over.

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Somalia election certain, now the focus is women seats, security

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The political agreement signed in Somalia this past heralds not just a new democratic dawn but also one of equity and inclusivity by raising the quota of women in the formal political space to at least a third of the bicameral federal legislature.

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The political agreement signed in Somalia this past heralds not just a new democratic dawn but also one of equity and inclusivity by raising the quota of women in the formal political space to at least a third of the bicameral federal legislature.

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Palestinian women still underrepresented on electoral lists

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Palestinian women still underrepresented on electoral lists

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Although the Palestinian electoral law has been amended to raise the quota for women's participation in the Palestinian elections from 20% to 26%, Palestinian women continue to be unfairly represented on electoral lists.

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Although the Palestinian electoral law has been amended to raise the quota for women's participation in the Palestinian elections from 20% to 26%, Palestinian women continue to be unfairly represented on electoral lists.

Around the world, the greatest gender disparities are in politics

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April 19, 2021

Around the world, the greatest gender disparities are in politics

Some countries are better at promoting women’s representation in politics, suggesting social norms may create barriers.

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Some countries are better at promoting women’s representation in politics, suggesting social norms may create barriers.

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Why we need more women in parties in order to close the political gender gap with Tanushree Goyal

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April 16, 2021

Why we need more women in parties in order to close the political gender gap with Tanushree Goyal

#WomenLead Conversations is a series of interviews with leading experts who

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#WomenLead Conversations is a series of interviews with leading experts who

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Can gender quotas counter sexism in Australian politics?

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Can gender quotas counter sexism in Australian politics?

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In recent months, Australians have grown accustomed to stories of sexual impropriety by their politicians dominating the news headlines.

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In recent months, Australians have grown accustomed to stories of sexual impropriety by their politicians dominating the news headlines.

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Liberia: Deputy Speaker Vows to Robustly Advocate for Women’s 30% Political Representation

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Liberia: Deputy Speaker Vows to Robustly Advocate for Women’s 30% Political Representation

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MONROVIA – Campaigns to increase women’s representation in political representation to 30 percent are picking up steam again in the country with Deputy Speaker J. Fonati Koffa promising to robustly advocate with his colleagues and support the Women Legislative Caucus for its passage.

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MONROVIA – Campaigns to increase women’s representation in political representation to 30 percent are picking up steam again in the country with Deputy Speaker J. Fonati Koffa promising to robustly advocate with his colleagues and support the Women Legislative Caucus for its passage.

Will the Netherlands’ gender quota experiment work?

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February 18, 2021

Will the Netherlands’ gender quota experiment work?

Quotas are unpopular, especially in the liberal Netherlands. But next week its parliament is expected to impose a quota system to ensure major businesses employ more women at the highest levels.

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Quotas are unpopular, especially in the liberal Netherlands. But next week its parliament is expected to impose a quota system to ensure major businesses employ more women at the highest levels.

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