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Coronavirus: 9 ways you can support gender equality from your home

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Coronavirus: 9 ways you can support gender equality from your home

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  • The COVID-19 pandemic has drastically changed the way societies function.
  • Social distancing measures have presented physical barriers to activism, but UN Women suggest 9 ways that you can keep up your support for gender parity from the safety of your own home.
  • The COVID-19 pandemic has drastically changed the way societies function.
  • Social distancing measures have presented physical barriers to activism, but UN Women suggest 9 ways that you can keep up your support for gender parity from the safety of your own home.

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Youngest female mayor in Japan elected in Tokushima

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Youngest female mayor in Japan elected in Tokushima

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Sawako Naito, a 36-year-old independent rookie, was elected head of the city of Tokushima on Sunday, becoming the youngest female mayor in Japan.

Naito, who leads a community development group, defeated incumbent Mayor Akiyoshi Endo, 64, by 41,247 votes to 39,248.

Voter turnout fell to 38.88 percent from 45.70 percent in the previous mayoral election.

Sawako Naito, a 36-year-old independent rookie, was elected head of the city of Tokushima on Sunday, becoming the youngest female mayor in Japan.

Naito, who leads a community development group, defeated incumbent Mayor Akiyoshi Endo, 64, by 41,247 votes to 39,248.

Voter turnout fell to 38.88 percent from 45.70 percent in the previous mayoral election.

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Campaigning during COVID19: Questions and strategies for moving forward - Part 2

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Campaigning during COVID19: Questions and strategies for moving forward - Part 2

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Campaigning during COVID19: Questions and strategies for moving forward - Part 1

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Campaigning during COVID19: Questions and strategies for moving forward - Part 1

Where do I even begin? Advice for your campaign strategy in this moment