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Wednesday, June 21, 2023
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A ‘new generation’ of women set to shake up politics in Thailand
Aljazeeraon
Last month’s historic election in Thailand saw the progressive Move Forward Party claim the most seats in parliament and looks set to usher in a new generation of young politicians – assuming the conservative establishment accepts the results. A...
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Wednesday, June 21, 2023
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USA: weekend reading on women’s representation: one-third of State legislators are women
Ms Magazine
Weekend Reading on Women’s Representation is a compilation of stories about women’s representation in politics, on boards, in sports and entertainment, in judicial offices and in the private sector in the U.S. and around the world—with a little...
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Source: The Kuwait Times
Tuesday, June 20, 2023
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Kuwaiti women second least fortunate in politics among Arab females: Report
The Kuwait Times
In a list of least Arab women’s participation in political work issued recently by V-Dem Institute, Kuwait was ranked second among Arab countries, after Yemen. According to a report by the Arabian Gulf Center for Studies and Research (CSRGULF) – the...
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Source: Pulse
Tuesday, June 20, 2023
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Ghana: low female representation in Parliament is disappointing - Bagbin bemoans
Pulse
Speaking at a public forum in Tamale as part of activities to mark 30 years of the Fourth Republican Constitution, the Speaker of Parliament expressed his disappointment with the low percentage of women in parliament, He has thus called for more...
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Source: The Conversation
Tuesday, June 20, 2023
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Iranian protesters remain defiant in the face of violent and brutal regime oppression
The Conversation
The vibrant, brave and unyielding voice of dissent remains strong in Iran despite months of brutal repression by the clerical regime. The “women, life, freedom” movement is an insistent call for change that is meeting the Islamic Republic head-on...
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Source: The Siasat Daily
Tuesday, June 20, 2023
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Doha deal excludes Afghan women from political engagement: HRW
The Siasat Daily
The Doha agreement, which was signed between the US and the Taliban, is less transparent and also excluded Afghan women from political engagement to a great extent, Heather Barr, the associate director of the Women’s Rights Division at Human Rights...
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Source: New Telegraph
Monday, June 19, 2023
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Nigeria: journalists strategise to encourage more women’s participation in politics
New Telegraph
Journalists across the nation’s media landscape have resolved to help enhance greater women’s participation in politics in the country through the instrumentality of sustained dialogue between women in politics and the media. The media practitioners...
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Source: Devdiscourse
Monday, June 19, 2023
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Action needed to accelerate progress toward full participation of women in public and political life
Devdiscourse
Gender-based biases in public and political life against women remain deeply entrenched globally, and urgent action is needed to accelerate progress towards full participation of women. “Patriarchy must be a thing of the past. Our future depends on...
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Source: ABC News Australia
Wednesday, June 14, 2023
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Carol Martin, first Aboriginal woman elected to any Australian parliament, given Order of Australia Medal
ABC News Australia
A life dedicated to service and paving the way for Aboriginal leaders comes full circle today as Carol Martin receives the Order of Australia Medal. "It was a bit unbelievable," Ms Martin said. The political figure began her career more than two...
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Source: The Christian Science Monitor
Wednesday, June 14, 2023
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Why Mexico may beat the USA in having a woman president
Christian Science Monitor
The mayor of Mexico City, Claudia Sheinbaum, resigned this week in order to run for president. She is already the leading contender, which, if she wins next year, means Mexico would beat the United States in having its first female president. Yet as...
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Source: Zimbabwe Independent
Wednesday, June 14, 2023
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Zimbabwe: vote buying, an obstacle to women’s political participation
Zimbabwe Independent
The Women’s Academy for Leadership and Political Excellence (Walpe) with support from the European Union delegation to Zimbabwe and in partnership with the Zimbabwe Election Support Network hosted an online television discussion on Bustop TV’s...
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Source: The Star
Wednesday, June 14, 2023
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First ever woman DG of education shares thoughts and hopes for Malaysian women
The Star
The only wisdom we can hope to acquire is the wisdom of humility: humility is endless, and that’s what I know of Asiah, says former Deputy Prime Minister, Datuk Seri Dr Wan Azizah Wan Ismail at the recent launch of Tan Sri Asiah Abu Samah’s...
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Source: The Irish Examiner
Wednesday, June 14, 2023
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Political parties 'must run more female candidates in a meaningful way'
Irish Examiner
Political parties must run more female candidates in a “meaningful and serious way” while not all women are “political animals”, the Oireachtas committee on children, equality, disability, integration and youth has heard. At its meeting on Tuesday...
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Source: Bond
Wednesday, June 14, 2023
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Women’s political participation must move beyond quotas
Bond
Increasing the proportion of women in political decision-making has long been an admirable goal in peacebuilding and development. However, new research from International Alert shows why we must move beyond quotas and start challenging the...
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Source: The Guardian
Wednesday, June 14, 2023
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‘Patriarchal and biased’: Israeli women fear loss of rights in legal overhaul
The Guardian
For months, the massive protests that have taken place in Israel have rallied groups across the country on issues surrounding the supreme court and judicial independence. Amid the uproar and media attention, however, Israeli feminist groups say a...
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Source: Guardian
Tuesday, June 13, 2023
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Women are grossly underrepresented in decision making structures
Guardian
Rinsola Abiola is an advocate for gender equity and youth inclusion in governance and works at the intersection of politics and civil society to promote enhanced representation for marginalised groups in decision-making structures. A politician,...
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Source: The National
Tuesday, June 13, 2023
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Women's leadership in climate diplomacy is the only path to sustainable progress
The National
Among the many key concerns and questions raised at previous meetings of the annual Conference of the Parties, I have all too often asked: “Where are all the women?” The conspicuous gender imbalance at major climate dialogues has permeated from...
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Source: Devex
Tuesday, June 13, 2023
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Opinion: It's time to adopt 'gender alternation' at UN General Assembly
Devex
The annual election of the president of the United Nations General Assembly is a fitting occasion to check in on the U.N.’s progress toward achieving its gender equality goals. Last week, the U.N. elected Dennis Francis from Trinidad and Tobago to...
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