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Monday, September 11, 2023
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Is Theresa May cosplaying as Napoleon? What this portrait tells us about powerful women
The Guardian
Imagine a leader. What do you see? How are they presented? What are they wearing? Are they up on a platform or down on the ground? In uniform or in a dress? Are they regal and smart? Full frontal or turned to the side? If it’s a woman, what comes to...
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Wednesday, August 30, 2023
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Is the idea of two women leading a political party really that far-fetched?
The Spinoff
Audrey Young’s recent series in the Herald examining post-election hypotheticals has been a balm. It’s reminded campaign-weary travellers that there will be an after, and thrown up interesting questions about the political landscape beyond...
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Wednesday, August 23, 2023
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If we had more women presidents, Africa would be less corrupt
The Standard Digital
Caren Wakoli is a delightful and vibrant person, full of love and life. She is intelligent, accomplished, sophisticated and classy. Her faith and spiritual beauty are unquestionable. At 42, the founder and Executive Director of Emerging Leaders...
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Monday, August 21, 2023
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India: first woman speaker of Lok Sabha
Adda247
In the history of Indian democracy, there are remarkable individuals who challenged norms and carve new paths. Meira Kumar is one such individuals who made history by becoming the first female speaker of Lok Sabha, India’s lower house of...
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Thursday, August 10, 2023
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India: female voters outnumber men in Mizoram, but this doesn't translate to equal opportunity in politics
Indiatimes
In what can be considered a boost to women empowerment, Mizoram's female voters have been found to officially outnumber its male voters, just ahead of the assembly polls. As per the draft rolls published by the state election department, there...
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Monday, August 07, 2023
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Intimidation, violence drive women away from politics
NewsDay Zimbabwe
POLITICAL intimidation and violence have been cited as some of the major reasons behind women’s reluctance to take up political leadership positions, with only 11% participating in this year’s general elections. While women constitute the...
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Wednesday, August 02, 2023
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In politics, a woman’s age is no longer seen as a liability
Toronto Star
This month, two male politicians put their feet in their mouths (respectively) while discussing their female colleagues. The first to bite was Liberal party spring chicken, Nate Erskine-Smith. The 39-year-old provincial leadership hopeful told...
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Friday, June 30, 2023
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Inside plan for women's political inclusion in S. Sudan
Nation Africa
The UN Women and UNDP in South Sudan have launched a three-year programme to enhance women’s political participation and leadership. The project, funded by Peacebuilding Fund, will support capacity building and advocacy efforts for women’s political...
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Wednesday, June 28, 2023
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Is Harris truly unpopular or is that the price of being a female politician?
CBS News
She's next in line to the presidency. But a new poll shows Vice President Kamala Harris is anything but popular. In fact, she has one of the worst approval ratings for a VP since polls started measuring that. Harris got a warm reception from...
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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: Kuwait Times
Wednesday, June 07, 2023
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Inequality a major reason for women’s weak political representation - Activists
Kuwait Times
Women in Kuwait were granted their political rights in 2005, but since then they have been struggling politically, due to several reasons. In recent years, women’s representation in the National Assembly has become much weaker than before. Head of...
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Source: Business Standard
Monday, May 22, 2023
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India - Karnataka political glass ceiling: why women have limited representation
Business Standard
Women politicians in Karnataka have limited representation in the state’s power circles, despite rising participation by women voters. They accounted for only seven per cent of candidates and around five per cent of winners -- this in a state where...
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The Hungarian National Assembly, the country's unicameral parliament, is one of the EU's worst in terms of gender balance.
Monday, May 22, 2023
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In Hungary, politics is mainly a man's game
RFERL
BUDAPEST -- On May 14, 2022, thousands watched as Katalin Novak walked on the red carpet laid in front of the imposing building of the Hungarian parliament. Surrounded by troops dressed in ceremonial garb and horsemen riding white mounts, she took...
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Source: The Wire
Friday, May 19, 2023
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India: women fought well in Karnataka elections, yet inclusion in politics remains a distant dream
The Wire
Historically, Karnataka has never seen strong women representation in the state assembly polls. The 2023 elections were no different. Of the 185 women nominated for this election, the Bharatiya Janata Party nominated 12 women representatives,...
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Source: Feminism in India
Thursday, May 04, 2023
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India - Inclusion and representation: where are all the women in public policy?
Feminism in India
Achieving gender representation in public policy will require addressing both intrinsic and extrinsic barriers that prevent women from accessing not only professional structures but also social networks in the policy space. South Asia is ranked...
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International IDEA
Wednesday, March 08, 2023
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International Women’s Day: Celebrating Achievements, Challenging Institutionalised Inequalities
International IDEA
International Women’s Day (IWD) an event borne from the suffrage women’s movement since 1909, is a day that globally celebrates the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women. Each annual celebration calls for action to...
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MS Magazine
Tuesday, February 28, 2023
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It’s past time for a woman president
MS Magazine
Imagine an America where a young girl can see her future reflected in the face of her president. On Presidents’ Day, we reflect on the legacy of the presidents who have led our nation since our founding. These leaders have differed in their...
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In Southeast Asia, violence against female political leaders is rising (Picture: Rappler)
Monday, November 28, 2022
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In Southeast Asia, violence against female political leaders is rising
Rappler
'Far too little attention has been paid to either the obstacles women face once they achieve positions of political leadership or the reasons why they leave politics.' Chonticha “Lookkate” Jangrew regularly experiences online abuse, intimidation,...
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