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Women in local politics: From formal presence to real influence

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January 14, 2026

Women in local politics: From formal presence to real influence

It is worth repeating that women constitute half of society. Any decision-making without the equal participation of women is truncated and illegitimate from a democratic point of view.

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It is worth repeating that women constitute half of society. Any decision-making without the equal participation of women is truncated and illegitimate from a democratic point of view.

Gender balance at work depends on women’s power in politics

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January 14, 2026

Gender balance at work depends on women’s power in politics

Across the world, women are underrepresented. Globally, fewer than one in four parliamentarians are women. In many Asia–Pacific countries, including Bangladesh, systemic barriers continue to limit women’s political participation.

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Across the world, women are underrepresented. Globally, fewer than one in four parliamentarians are women. In many Asia–Pacific countries, including Bangladesh, systemic barriers continue to limit women’s political participation.

https://en.yabiladi.com/articles/details/185713/campaign-boost-women-s-political-participation.html
January 14, 2026
A campaign to boost women's political participation in Morocco

The Minister of Solidarity, Social Inclusion and Family, Naïma Ben Yahia, announced on Monday in Rabat the upcoming launch of a nationwide awareness campaign promoting women’s political participation and tackling discrimination and stereotypes in politics.

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https://en.prothomalo.com/amp/story/bangladesh/politics/zlg56vdvw5
January 14, 2026
Only 4pc women candidates in election: Rights activists raise questions of accountability
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https://www.scotsman.com/news/politics/snp-governments-failure-to-protect-women-is-a-political-choice-5471049
January 14, 2026
SNP Government's 'failure to protect women is a political choice'

The Scottish Government has “betrayed women and girls” by failing to progress legislation designed to protect them, an opposition MSP has claimed.

Last year, the SNP administration said the protected characteristic of “sex” would be added to the Hate Crime Act.

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https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2026/jan/12/uk-threatens-action-against-x-over-sexualised-ai-images-of-women-and-children
January 14, 2026
UK threatens action against X over sexualised AI images of women and children

Elon Musk’s X “is not doing enough to keep its customers safe online”, a minister has said, as the UK government prepares to outline possible action against the platform over the mass production of sexualised images of woman and children.

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https://von.gov.ng/un-women-deputy-chief-assesses-zimbabwes-gender-equality-progress/
January 14, 2026
UN Women Deputy Chief Assesses Zimbabwe’s Gender Equality Progress

United Nations Assistant Secretary-General and UN Women Deputy Executive Director, Ms Nyaradzayi Gumbonzvanda, is in Zimbabwe from January 12 to 16 on a mission to strengthen national efforts to advance gender equality.

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Women in exile shaped South Africa’s anti-apartheid movement

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January 14, 2026

Women in exile shaped South Africa’s anti-apartheid movement

During the fight against apartheid in South Africa, the African National Congress (ANC), home party of leader Nelson Mandela, considered what a future free society would look like and how that goal should be achieved, says historian 

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During the fight against apartheid in South Africa, the African National Congress (ANC), home party of leader Nelson Mandela, considered what a future free society would look like and how that goal should be achieved, says historian 

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