Participation of Rural Women in Local Self-Government in India
By Gargi Sharma, The 73rd amendment to the Constitution of India in 1992 prescribes rules for elections at the lowest level, the third tier of government called local self-government.
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Participation of Rural Women in Local Self-Government in India
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February 15, 2015
Participation of Rural Women in Local Self-Government in India
By Gargi Sharma, The 73rd amendment to the Constitution of India in 1992 prescribes rules for elections at the lowest level, the third tier of government called local self-government.
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By Gargi Sharma, The 73rd amendment to the Constitution of India in 1992 prescribes rules for elections at the lowest level, the third tier of government called local self-government.
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A day of firsts for women in politics, and one in particular
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It’s a historic day for politics and women in Australia – and even more remarkable for one woman minister, who is also Queensland’s first ever Indigenous woman MP.
Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk’s cabinet marks an Australian first, with a majority of women ministers: eight women (including the premier, who is also arts minister) and six men. And the leadership team of Palaszczuk and her deputy, Jackie Trad, is only the second time two women have led a state government.
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It’s a historic day for politics and women in Australia – and even more remarkable for one woman minister, who is also Queensland’s first ever Indigenous woman MP.
Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk’s cabinet marks an Australian first, with a majority of women ministers: eight women (including the premier, who is also arts minister) and six men. And the leadership team of Palaszczuk and her deputy, Jackie Trad, is only the second time two women have led a state government.
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Resident Director for Women's Political Participation Programs: Afghanistan
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The National Democratic Institute (NDI) is seeking to hire a Resident Director for Women’s Political Participation to assist with its electoral support and political development programs in Afghanistan. The Director will be based in Kabul, supervised by the Institute’s Resident Country Director in Afghanistan, and supported by Kabul and Washington, D.C.-based staff. This position is available in November 2014. A commitment of 18 months is expected for this position.
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The National Democratic Institute (NDI) is seeking to hire a Resident Director for Women’s Political Participation to assist with its electoral support and political development programs in Afghanistan. The Director will be based in Kabul, supervised by the Institute’s Resident Country Director in Afghanistan, and supported by Kabul and Washington, D.C.-based staff. This position is available in November 2014. A commitment of 18 months is expected for this position.
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Malala Yousafzai for Prime Minister
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The 16 December Peshawar school attack was the deadliest of its kind in Pakistan’s history.
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The 16 December Peshawar school attack was the deadliest of its kind in Pakistan’s history.
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Women in cabinet: Prime Minister doubles women's cabinet representation to two
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It must have been awkward, all this time, commencing cabinet meetings with the greeting: "Good morning, Lady and gentlemen".
Now the Prime Minister has doubled his number of female ministers, from one to two, he can amend his opening line to reflect the tremendous lady-abundance we now have on the front bench.
In a 100 per cent increase in female cabinet representation, Sussan Ley was promoted from Assistant Education Minister to Health Minister. She will also be responsible for Sport. She joins the Minister for Foreign Affairs Julie Bishop.
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It must have been awkward, all this time, commencing cabinet meetings with the greeting: "Good morning, Lady and gentlemen".
Now the Prime Minister has doubled his number of female ministers, from one to two, he can amend his opening line to reflect the tremendous lady-abundance we now have on the front bench.
In a 100 per cent increase in female cabinet representation, Sussan Ley was promoted from Assistant Education Minister to Health Minister. She will also be responsible for Sport. She joins the Minister for Foreign Affairs Julie Bishop.
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Vietnam urges more women to enter politics
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Vietnam's National Assembly chairwoman Tong Thi Phong said promoting gender equality in the political area will create more opportunities for women, Vietnam News Agency (VNA) reports.
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Vietnam's National Assembly chairwoman Tong Thi Phong said promoting gender equality in the political area will create more opportunities for women, Vietnam News Agency (VNA) reports.
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There is social resistance to women entering politics, says Banuo Jamir, India
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The first woman Chief Secretary of Nagaland, Banuo Z. Jamir, now retired from service, has pointed out that men, including in Nagaland have today broken into professions which were generally regarded to be ‘female’ bastions such as world renowned chefs who are mostly men or fashion designers which is associated with women again having men as the most popular designers viz Christian Dior, Yves St.
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The first woman Chief Secretary of Nagaland, Banuo Z. Jamir, now retired from service, has pointed out that men, including in Nagaland have today broken into professions which were generally regarded to be ‘female’ bastions such as world renowned chefs who are mostly men or fashion designers which is associated with women again having men as the most popular designers viz Christian Dior, Yves St.
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The day Australian women got to vote
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One hundred and eleven years ago today, December 16, 1903, was the day Australians elected their second Federal Parliament and the first day all non-indigenous women of voting age in Victoria and around the nation had an equal say in who represented them.
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One hundred and eleven years ago today, December 16, 1903, was the day Australians elected their second Federal Parliament and the first day all non-indigenous women of voting age in Victoria and around the nation had an equal say in who represented them.