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How Indians view gender roles in families and society

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March 21, 2022

How Indians view gender roles in families and society

Indians accept women as political leaders, but many favor traditional gender roles in family life.

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Indians accept women as political leaders, but many favor traditional gender roles in family life.

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CSW 66: From pledges to action: Advancing gender equality in national climate plans (NDCs)

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CSW 66: From pledges to action: Advancing gender equality in national climate plans (NDCs)

The upcoming years will be pivotal for the implementation of the updated national climate plans, or Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) and to advance gender equ

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How does democratic backsliding affect gender equality? 

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March 11, 2022

How does democratic backsliding affect gender equality? 

Several reports on democratic backsliding have been published recently. At the same time, movements opposing women’s rights have strengthened.

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Several reports on democratic backsliding have been published recently. At the same time, movements opposing women’s rights have strengthened.

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2022 International Women’s Day celebrations: Gender equality today for a sustainable tomorrow, a young people’s perspective

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2022 International Women’s Day celebrations: Gender equality today for a sustainable tomorrow, a young people’s perspective

The theme for International Women’s Day, 8 March, 2022 (IWD 2022) is, “Gender equality today for a sustainable tomorrow”, recognizing the contribution of women and girl

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India: the link between education and participation of women in Indian politics

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January 31, 2022

India: the link between education and participation of women in Indian politics

The gender disparity in politics is indicative of the of need to promote education amongst women, thus, enabling greater political participation.

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The gender disparity in politics is indicative of the of need to promote education amongst women, thus, enabling greater political participation.

Kuviraa, building political engagement & leadership in young girls

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January 28, 2022

Kuviraa, building political engagement & leadership in young girls

Kuviraa, which means courageous women in multiple Indian languages, aims to work with young girls, especially from marginalised and minority communities, between the ages of 12 - 20 to change attitudes towards politics in India through the following three goals: to in

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Kuviraa, which means courageous women in multiple Indian languages, aims to work with young girls, especially from marginalised and minority communities, between the ages of 12 - 20 to change attitudes towards politics in India through the following three goals: to in

In Malaysia, equal gender representation should begin in political parties

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January 18, 2022

In Malaysia, equal gender representation should begin in political parties

By Mohamad Ika Danial Abdullah

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By Mohamad Ika Danial Abdullah

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Farsighted leadership of Kings helped Bhutanese women progress

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Farsighted leadership of Kings helped Bhutanese women progress

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In a society of transition, the role of women is also in transition in Bhutan, but the farsighted leadership of Their Majesties the Kings has helped Bhutanese women progress. This message came out strongly as three Bhutanese women, who worked closely with women, talked about their experience as important leaders and trailblazers for the Friedrich Naumann Foundation in Germany on the night of December 16.

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In a society of transition, the role of women is also in transition in Bhutan, but the farsighted leadership of Their Majesties the Kings has helped Bhutanese women progress. This message came out strongly as three Bhutanese women, who worked closely with women, talked about their experience as important leaders and trailblazers for the Friedrich Naumann Foundation in Germany on the night of December 16.

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