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Violence against women in elections in Zimbabwe: An IFES assessment

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July 25, 2018

Violence against women in elections in Zimbabwe: An IFES assessment

In July 30, Zimbabwean citizens head to the polls for general elections. Candidates are competing for the presidency and seats in the National Assembly, Senate, Provincial Councils, and urban and rural authorities.

In July 30, Zimbabwean citizens head to the polls for general elections. Candidates are competing for the presidency and seats in the National Assembly, Senate, Provincial Councils, and urban and rural authorities.

Violence against women in elections in Haiti: An IFES assessment

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July 24, 2018

Violence against women in elections in Haiti: An IFES assessment

Women comprise almost 53 percent of the population in Haiti. Yet, this numeric majority does not translate into effective political representation. Only three seats out of the 119 in the Chamber of Deputies are currently occupied by women.

Women comprise almost 53 percent of the population in Haiti. Yet, this numeric majority does not translate into effective political representation. Only three seats out of the 119 in the Chamber of Deputies are currently occupied by women.

Women won big in Mexico’s elections — taking nearly half the legislature’s seats. Here’s why.

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July 11, 2018

Women won big in Mexico’s elections — taking nearly half the legislature’s seats. Here’s why.

Violence against women in politics case study: United Kingdom

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June 22, 2018

Violence against women in politics case study: United Kingdom

Violence against women (VAW) is a scourge on any society. This paper considers the myriad ways in which this behaviour affects the participation and experiences of women in political life in the United Kingdom.

Violence against women (VAW) is a scourge on any society. This paper considers the myriad ways in which this behaviour affects the participation and experiences of women in political life in the United Kingdom.

Gender-targeted Public Funding for Political Parties: A Comparative Analysis

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April 2, 2018

Gender-targeted Public Funding for Political Parties: A Comparative Analysis

Gender inequality in the political process remains an important problem in all countries.

Gender inequality in the political process remains an important problem in all countries.

Somali women’s political participation and leadership: Evidence and opportunities

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September 29, 2017

Somali women’s political participation and leadership: Evidence and opportunities

This report synthesises findings from an eleven month qualitative research project (August 2016 - June 2017), carried out by Social Development Direct and Forcier Consulting, and funded by the Resea

This report synthesises findings from an eleven month qualitative research project (August 2016 - June 2017), carried out by Social Development Direct and Forcier Consulting, and funded by the Resea

Partnership to support women's political participation in Papua New Guinea

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August 18, 2017

Partnership to support women's political participation in Papua New Guinea

The media's obsession with appearance puts young women off going into politics, study finds

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May 8, 2017

The media's obsession with appearance puts young women off going into politics, study finds