Violence against women in politics
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Supporting women in the democratic transition process in Libya
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International IDEA has received numerous requests from Libyan civil society organizations, the National Transitional Council (NTC), the interim government and other official bodies to support the transition to democracy.
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International IDEA has received numerous requests from Libyan civil society organizations, the National Transitional Council (NTC), the interim government and other official bodies to support the transition to democracy.
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https://www.idea.int/wana/supporting-women-in-the-democratic-transition-process-in-libya.cfm)
Women's Political Participation in Libya: Quotas as a Key Strategy for States in Transition
Report on the evolution of women's poltiical participation in Libya and the implementation of quotas.
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Women's Political Participation in Libya: Quotas as a Key Strategy for States in Transition
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NDI’s ongoing qualitative research revealed that while Libyans were broadly supportive of women playing roles in public life, there was significant disagreement over what type of engagement is best-suited to women. Some participants in a study conducted in November 2011 were uncomfortable with women playing a leading role in politics and thought high-level positions were inappropriate or would conflict with women’s responsibilities to their families.
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NDI’s ongoing qualitative research revealed that while Libyans were broadly supportive of women playing roles in public life, there was significant disagreement over what type of engagement is best-suited to women. Some participants in a study conducted in November 2011 were uncomfortable with women playing a leading role in politics and thought high-level positions were inappropriate or would conflict with women’s responsibilities to their families.
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Libya: NGO Voice of Libyan Women holds women’s political debates in Zawia
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esterday was the first of a new bi-weekly discussion forum called “marbo3a seeyasia” (Political Sittings, gatherings or salons) that took place at the Voice of Libyan Women Zawia Women’s Center, aimed at having focus group discussions on politics and how they relate and affect the current events in Libya from the perspective of the women of Zawia.
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esterday was the first of a new bi-weekly discussion forum called “marbo3a seeyasia” (Political Sittings, gatherings or salons) that took place at the Voice of Libyan Women Zawia Women’s Center, aimed at having focus group discussions on politics and how they relate and affect the current events in Libya from the perspective of the women of Zawia.
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Libya: Libya Revolt Sidelines Women, Who Led It
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In recent days, after weeks of delays and closed-door meetings, rebel leaders here have announced a slate of new appointments, including a defense chief and a minister for reconstruction and infrastructure. They have added members to a national council, to represent areas in southern, central and western Libya, all in an effort to bolster the revolution, better represent the country as a whole and — in the event that Col. Muammar el-Qaddafi bolts — make civil war unlikely, the rebel leaders explained.
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In recent days, after weeks of delays and closed-door meetings, rebel leaders here have announced a slate of new appointments, including a defense chief and a minister for reconstruction and infrastructure. They have added members to a national council, to represent areas in southern, central and western Libya, all in an effort to bolster the revolution, better represent the country as a whole and — in the event that Col. Muammar el-Qaddafi bolts — make civil war unlikely, the rebel leaders explained.
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Arab States: Women After the Arab Spring
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16 Mar 2012 - The Arab Spring continues to blow winds of change in the Middle East. There is no doubt the direction these countries are heading in will affect Arab societies and personal rights. But recently, the focus has been on women in the aftermath of the Arab Spring.
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16 Mar 2012 - The Arab Spring continues to blow winds of change in the Middle East. There is no doubt the direction these countries are heading in will affect Arab societies and personal rights. But recently, the focus has been on women in the aftermath of the Arab Spring.