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The media are potentially powerful channels of information in a society. The messages they transmit can change or reinforce social mores and behaviours, and mobilize citizens to take progressive actions. While, ideally, the media should strive for accuracy and impartiality, in reality there are often imbalances in coverage, including in terms of women and their perspectives. Women politicians, for example, may be under-represented in news before and after elections. 

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Albanian women in politics still suffering violence, study finds

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Albanian women in politics still suffering violence, study finds

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A study conducted by the UNDP and Albanian partners, published on Wednesday, shows that women in Albanian politics still face routine discrimination, abuse and offensive language.

The findings of a study on “Violence against women in politics”, conducted by UNDP in cooperation with Albania’s Ombudsman and Commissioner for Protection from Discrimination, were published on Wednesday at a roundtable held in the Albanian parliament.

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A study conducted by the UNDP and Albanian partners, published on Wednesday, shows that women in Albanian politics still face routine discrimination, abuse and offensive language.

The findings of a study on “Violence against women in politics”, conducted by UNDP in cooperation with Albania’s Ombudsman and Commissioner for Protection from Discrimination, were published on Wednesday at a roundtable held in the Albanian parliament.

Zimbabwe: Women politicians urged to use media effectively during elections

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April 7, 2022

Zimbabwe: Women politicians urged to use media effectively during elections

Women politicians were challenged to use media effectively as they pursue political life fighting gender bias and stereotypes ahead of well publicised weekend by elections whose results have now been made public. Gender Media Connect (GMC) an organisation run by

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Women politicians were challenged to use media effectively as they pursue political life fighting gender bias and stereotypes ahead of well publicised weekend by elections whose results have now been made public. Gender Media Connect (GMC) an organisation run by

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Calling for an end to violence against women in politics

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Calling for an end to violence against women in politics

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At a special event hosted by Mr. Abdulla Shahid, President of the General Assembly, on the sidelines of the 66th Commission on the Status of Women, leaders came together to call for concrete actions and responses to end violence against women in politics around the world.

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At a special event hosted by Mr. Abdulla Shahid, President of the General Assembly, on the sidelines of the 66th Commission on the Status of Women, leaders came together to call for concrete actions and responses to end violence against women in politics around the world.

Addressing online misogyny and gendered disinformation: A how-to guide

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March 17, 2022

Addressing online misogyny and gendered disinformation: A how-to guide

The internet is a tool that can simplify and encourage democratic engagement, but the rise of online disinformation challenges even the world’s most robust democracies.

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The internet is a tool that can simplify and encourage democratic engagement, but the rise of online disinformation challenges even the world’s most robust democracies.

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After #MeToo, the female factor shakes up France’s presidential race

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After #MeToo, the female factor shakes up France’s presidential race

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Two women frontrunners seek to unseat Macron as feminist issues move up the agenda.

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Two women frontrunners seek to unseat Macron as feminist issues move up the agenda.

USA: The contingent effects of sexism in primary elections

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February 14, 2022

USA: The contingent effects of sexism in primary elections

Although the landscape for female candidates in U.S. politics has improved, research continues to find that many voters possess sexist attitudes.

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USA: The contingent effects of sexism in primary elections - Sage Journals

Although the landscape for female candidates in U.S. politics has improved, research continues to find that many voters possess sexist attitudes.

Media discrimination and gender differences in political ambition in a laboratory experiment

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February 11, 2022

Media discrimination and gender differences in political ambition in a laboratory experiment

Very little research has considered how media discrimination could impact men and women’s political ambition.

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Very little research has considered how media discrimination could impact men and women’s political ambition.

“USA”: 2022 midterm election coverage shouldn't repeat this mistake when it comes to women

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February 9, 2022

“USA”: 2022 midterm election coverage shouldn't repeat this mistake when it comes to women

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Demonstrators march during a Freedom Ride for Voting Rights rally in Washington on June 26, 2021.Stefani Reynolds / Bloomberg via Getty Images file

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Podcast: newspaper coverage of women in politics

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January 25, 2022

Podcast: newspaper coverage of women in politics

Researcher Tracy Lucht analyzes how five trailblazing women in politics of different races, ethnicities and regions were written about after the 19th Amendment was ratified.

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Podcast: newspaper coverage of women in politics - Credits: Journalism History

Researcher Tracy Lucht analyzes how five trailblazing women in politics of different races, ethnicities and regions were written about after the 19th Amendment was ratified.

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