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USA: What does “likeability” mean for women in politics?

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June 1, 2021

USA: What does “likeability” mean for women in politics?

Kamala Harris, Kirsten Gillibrand, Amy Klobuchar, and I all had better campaign win-loss records 

Kamala Harris, Kirsten Gillibrand, Amy Klobuchar, and I all had better campaign win-loss records 

Nigeria has few women in politics: here’s why, and what to do about it

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May 10, 2021

Nigeria has few women in politics: here’s why, and what to do about it

There are few women in political and leadership spaces in Nigeria.

There are few women in political and leadership spaces in Nigeria.

How workplace sexism is roiling Australian politics

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April 29, 2021

How workplace sexism is roiling Australian politics

Around 120 years ago, Australia became the second country where women won the right to vote.

Around 120 years ago, Australia became the second country where women won the right to vote.

Book: The shocking lies that reveal the truth about women in politics

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April 19, 2021

Book: The shocking lies that reveal the truth about women in politics

Sex, Lies and Question Time
Kate Ellis
Hardie Grant Books $32.99

Sex, Lies and Question Time
Kate Ellis
Hardie Grant Books $32.99

Future is female, but why are women leaders missing from India's political arena?

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March 3, 2021

Future is female, but why are women leaders missing from India's political arena?

The recent election of Kamala Harris as the first woman vice president of America has ignited the aspirations of countless women in politics globally.

The recent election of Kamala Harris as the first woman vice president of America has ignited the aspirations of countless women in politics globally.

Women in Swiss politics: Still a long way to go

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February 19, 2021

Women in Swiss politics: Still a long way to go

Fifty years after getting the right to vote, women are better represented in the Swiss parliament than ever. In a ranking of 191 countries worldwide, Switzerland is in 17th place.

Fifty years after getting the right to vote, women are better represented in the Swiss parliament than ever. In a ranking of 191 countries worldwide, Switzerland is in 17th place.

How Have Women Leaders Shaped South Asia’s Politics?

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February 15, 2021

How Have Women Leaders Shaped South Asia’s Politics?

South Asia has elected its share of prominent women politicians. But what has that meant for gender equality and women’s rights on the ground?

South Asia has elected its share of prominent women politicians. But what has that meant for gender equality and women’s rights on the ground?

The 19th Amendment at 100: Recapping the Brookings Gender Equality Series

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January 8, 2021

The 19th Amendment at 100: Recapping the Brookings Gender Equality Series

The year 2020 will be remembered as one of the most consequential in generations: the COVID-19 pandemic devastated lives and livelihoods; millions protested across the country for racial justice following the murder of George Floyd; and the U.S.

The year 2020 will be remembered as one of the most consequential in generations: the COVID-19 pandemic devastated lives and livelihoods; millions protested across the country for racial justice following the murder of George Floyd; and the U.S.

Resources on Gender-sensitive Responses to COVID-19

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April 21, 2020

Resources on Gender-sensitive Responses to COVID-19

As the impact of COVID-19 intensifies globally, we have curated a selection of resources and information on gender-sensitive responses and women’s leadership in times of pandemic.

As the impact of COVID-19 intensifies globally, we have curated a selection of resources and information on gender-sensitive responses and women’s leadership in times of pandemic.