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Global Book Launch: Violence Against Women in Politics
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Global Book Launch: Violence Against Women in Politics
Join the National Democratic Institute on Wednesday, September 9 for the global book launch of Violence Against Women in Politics by Mona Lena Krook.
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Violence against Women in Politics
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September 4, 2020
Violence against Women in Politics
Women have made significant inroads into political life in recent years, but in many parts of the world, their increased engagement has spurred attacks, intimidation, and harassment.
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Women have made significant inroads into political life in recent years, but in many parts of the world, their increased engagement has spurred attacks, intimidation, and harassment.
How Sandhya Ray became the first female MP from Bhind in Madhya Pradesh
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September 3, 2020
How Sandhya Ray became the first female MP from Bhind in Madhya Pradesh
Coming from one of the most backward villages in the country, Sandhya Ray found the support in her progressive in-laws. They didn’t just support her with her studies but also motivated her to join politics.
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Coming from one of the most backward villages in the country, Sandhya Ray found the support in her progressive in-laws. They didn’t just support her with her studies but also motivated her to join politics.
First African-Pakistani lawmaker fights discrimination to rise up in politics: Interview with Tanzeela Qambrani
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September 3, 2020
First African-Pakistani lawmaker fights discrimination to rise up in politics: Interview with Tanzeela Qambrani
Tanzeela Qambrani (41) created history in Pakistan when she became the first Sheedi Member of Provincial Assembly (MPA) of Sindh Assembly in 2018. Her election to the Sindh Assembly was significant for many reasons.
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Tanzeela Qambrani (41) created history in Pakistan when she became the first Sheedi Member of Provincial Assembly (MPA) of Sindh Assembly in 2018. Her election to the Sindh Assembly was significant for many reasons.
The objectification of women in politics and why it matters
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September 2, 2020
The objectification of women in politics and why it matters
In January of 2019 the right-wing news outlet The Daily Caller published fake revenge-porn photographs of freshman Congresswoman Alexandra Ocasio-Cortez.
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In January of 2019 the right-wing news outlet The Daily Caller published fake revenge-porn photographs of freshman Congresswoman Alexandra Ocasio-Cortez.
September 2, 2020
Gender norms still define politics as masculine space, researchers find
The Advancing Learning and Innovation on Gender Norms (ALIGN) platform released a guide on gender norms and women in politics, in the lead-up to the 25th anniversary of the Beijing Platform of Action.
'We will always fix it': Jacinda Ardern's promise to NZ over COVID-19 mistakes
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September 1, 2020
'We will always fix it': Jacinda Ardern's promise to NZ over COVID-19 mistakes
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern says she will "never" shy away from admitting when the Government has screwed up.
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Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern says she will "never" shy away from admitting when the Government has screwed up.