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Ghana: ‘Only 40 women MPs out of 275 is a foul cry; it’s disappointing’ — Speaker Bagbin bemoans

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June 21, 2023

Ghana: ‘Only 40 women MPs out of 275 is a foul cry; it’s disappointing’ — Speaker Bagbin bemoans

The Speaker of Parliament, Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin has expressed his disappointment with the low representation of women in Ghana’s parliament, describing it as a

The Speaker of Parliament, Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin has expressed his disappointment with the low representation of women in Ghana’s parliament, describing it as a

A ‘new generation’ of women set to shake up politics in Thailand

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June 21, 2023

A ‘new generation’ of women set to shake up politics in Thailand

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 po

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 po

USA: weekend reading on women’s representation: one-third of State legislators are women

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June 21, 2023

USA: weekend reading on women’s representation: one-third of State legislators are women

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

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

Kuwaiti women second least fortunate in politics among Arab females: Report

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June 20, 2023

Kuwaiti women second least fortunate in politics among Arab females: Report

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.

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.

Ghana: low female representation in Parliament is disappointing - Bagbin bemoans

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June 20, 2023

Ghana: low female representation in Parliament is disappointing - Bagbin bemoans

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 w

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 w

Iranian protesters remain defiant in the face of violent and brutal regime oppression

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June 20, 2023

Iranian protesters remain defiant in the face of violent and brutal regime oppression

The vibrant, brave and unyielding voice of dissent remains strong in Iran despite months of brutal repression by the clerical regime.

The vibrant, brave and unyielding voice of dissent remains strong in Iran despite months of brutal repression by the clerical regime.

Doha deal excludes Afghan women from political engagement: HRW

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June 20, 2023

Doha deal excludes Afghan women from political engagement: HRW

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, Heathe

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, Heathe

Nigeria: journalists strategise to encourage more women’s participation in politics

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June 19, 2023

Nigeria: journalists strategise to encourage more women’s participation in politics

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 susta

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 susta

Action needed to accelerate progress toward full participation of women in public and political life

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June 19, 2023

Action needed to accelerate progress toward full participation of women in public and political life

Gender-based biases in public and political life against women remain deeply entrenched globally, and urgent action is needed to accelerate progress towards full participa

Gender-based biases in public and political life against women remain deeply entrenched globally, and urgent action is needed to accelerate progress towards full participa