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‘Representation of women in politics should increase’

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September 14, 2023

‘Representation of women in politics should increase’

President Droupadi Murmu on Wednesday said the representation of women in politics should increase.” I want to draw your attention towards the subject of women’s representation in this House.

President Droupadi Murmu on Wednesday said the representation of women in politics should increase.” I want to draw your attention towards the subject of women’s representation in this House.

Men must support women in politics, says Sabah minister

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September 14, 2023

Men must support women in politics, says Sabah minister

It is important for men to support women's rights and address the issue of their under-representation, especially in politics.

It is important for men to support women's rights and address the issue of their under-representation, especially in politics.

Theresa May: If a woman shows emotion she’s seen as weak

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September 13, 2023

Theresa May: If a woman shows emotion she’s seen as weak

Female politicians who show strength are seen as “aggressive harridans” while male counterparts are seen as “brilliant”, according to Theresa May.

Female politicians who show strength are seen as “aggressive harridans” while male counterparts are seen as “brilliant”, according to Theresa May.

Gender mainstreaming in politics: need for an inclusive and sensitive governance

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September 13, 2023

Gender mainstreaming in politics: need for an inclusive and sensitive governance

Before a gathering of 3,000 women in 1927, Ambedkar said, “I measure the progress of a community by the degree of progress which women have achieved.” In the ever-evolving

Before a gathering of 3,000 women in 1927, Ambedkar said, “I measure the progress of a community by the degree of progress which women have achieved.” In the ever-evolving

'Bharat', women's reservation bill and 'one election' debate: buzz gets louder over parliament special session

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September 13, 2023

'Bharat', women's reservation bill and 'one election' debate: buzz gets louder over parliament special session

For the first time in the history of independent India, the government is conducting a five-day-long special session of Parliament from September 18 to September 22.

For the first time in the history of independent India, the government is conducting a five-day-long special session of Parliament from September 18 to September 22.

Political parties to create space for women participation

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September 13, 2023

Political parties to create space for women participation

Key political parties in Ghana have pledged to create space for active girls and young women participation in politics as a strategy to promote their involvement in decision-making at all levels of national endeavour.

Key political parties in Ghana have pledged to create space for active girls and young women participation in politics as a strategy to promote their involvement in decision-making at all levels of national endeavour.

Women’s power disparity in public: lecture on gender, authority and rape culture

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September 13, 2023

Women’s power disparity in public: lecture on gender, authority and rape culture

At a lecture Tuesday at the Memorial Union, Bonnie Stabile, associate dean for student and academic affairs and associate professor at the Schar School of Policy and Government at George Mason University, spoke on the politics and policy around women

At a lecture Tuesday at the Memorial Union, Bonnie Stabile, associate dean for student and academic affairs and associate professor at the Schar School of Policy and Government at George Mason University, spoke on the politics and policy around women

Nigeria: political inclusion - WFD asks national assembly to introduce laws on quotas for women, PWDS

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September 13, 2023

Nigeria: political inclusion - WFD asks national assembly to introduce laws on quotas for women, PWDS

WFD recommended that the National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies (NILDS) should impress on the legislators to create laws that will use both incentives and sanctions to enhance political inclusion.

WFD recommended that the National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies (NILDS) should impress on the legislators to create laws that will use both incentives and sanctions to enhance political inclusion.

Climbing the ranks: Australia’s gender equity breakthrough

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September 13, 2023

Climbing the ranks: Australia’s gender equity breakthrough

When Kylea Tink, Member for North Sydney, decried the “unconstructive noise and aggression” in Australia’s Parliament this week, she wasn’t merely venting frustration.

When Kylea Tink, Member for North Sydney, decried the “unconstructive noise and aggression” in Australia’s Parliament this week, she wasn’t merely venting frustration.