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Tuesday, September 05, 2023
Enugu youths, women should participate in politics
Vanguard
A civil society organisation keen on amplifying voices of women in Nigeria, TechHerNG, has encouraged women in the country to engage and participate in politics. This was as the organisation committed to leveraging technology for social impact...
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Monday, August 21, 2023
Experts call for increased participation of women in politics
The Guardian Nigeria
Experts have called for increased participation of women in politics and governance saying their inputs and efforts are critical to Nigeria’s growth and development. They made the call at a programme for political experts at the Ebony Life Place...
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Thursday, August 03, 2023
Academic Paper / Article
Enabling women’s representation and participation in political dialogues in Somalia
Relief Web
Somalia grapples with unique cultural, societal, and structural hurdles that hinder women’s access to political processes. Despite introducing a non-legally binding quota, the most recent federal elections in 2022 saw a decline in women’s...
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Friday, July 14, 2023
Economic woes driving women from politics: WAG
News Day
WOMEN Action Group (WAG) says economic challenges and cyberbullying are deterring women from actively participating in political and electoral processes. Speaking during WAG’s 40th anniversary celebration in Harare yesterday, WAG executive director...
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Friday, July 07, 2023
Editorial / Opinion Piece / Blog Post
Editorial comment: more women need to come forward for polls
The Herald
The progress of women in politics is moving forward, but very slowly with only 115 of the 637 candidates standing for the constituency seats in the National Assembly being women, according to the Women’s Institute for Leadership Development....
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Tuesday, July 04, 2023
Editorial / Opinion Piece / Blog Post
Election stakeholders fret over biased media
Zimbabwe Independent
ELECTION stakeholders have red-flagged biased media coverage against female politicians, saying journalists should promote fair coverage for both genders as the country edges closer to the August 23 general elections. Speaking during a gender...
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Saturday, June 17, 2023
Experts advocate more women in leadership positions
Radio Niegeria
An expert in gender advocacy, Dr Ene Ede has appealed to the Federal government to close the gender gap by appointing more women into positions of authority. Dr Ede stated this in Abuja during a one-day Media training on gender sensitive reporting....
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The GW Hatchet
Tuesday, February 28, 2023
Editorial / Opinion Piece / Blog Post
Essay: Sexist dress codes don’t stop at high school. They’re plaguing female lawmakers.
The GW Hatchet
When I left high school, I thought I would no longer have to worry about whether my skirt was “too short,” or – God forbid – if my shoulders were visible. I believed that becoming an adult would come with the freedom of choosing what to wear, but I’...
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Thursday, December 01, 2022
Editorial / Opinion Piece / Blog Post
Experts React To Question On Prime Ministers Meeting “Because Of Their Age”
Forbes
A question asked to New Zealand’s prime minister, Jacinda Ardern, to justify why she was meeting with Finland’s leader, Sanna Marin sparked debate around the world on Wednesday. The reporter asked, “[is it] just because you're similar in age and,...
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Effective and inclusive parliaments (CPA)
Friday, October 21, 2022
Report / White Paper
Effective and inclusive parliaments
Common Parliamentary Association UK
Ensuring GSP principles are embedded in political institutions is vital for a healthy democracy. It highlights that women’s inclusion and equality does not just stop at the ballot box. All groups must be able to fully participate within our elected...
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Equal power now: Girls, young women and political participation
Wednesday, October 12, 2022
Report / White Paper
Equal power now: Girls, young women and political participation
Plan International
This year’s State of the World’s Girls report is focused on girls’ and young women’s political participation. It explores their attitudes towards, and experiences of, political and civic participation and institutions, across many different...
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Enhancing inclusive political participation and representation in Africa (Picture: International IDEA)
Friday, August 05, 2022
Report / White Paper
Enhancing inclusive political participation and representation in Africa
International IDEA
Africa has made significant progress in enhancing inclusive political participation and representation, mostly for women, youth and people living with disabilities. This report unpacks the trends and challenges of inclusive participation in Africa....
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UNDP Colombia
Tuesday, June 28, 2022
Emergency preparedness requires gender-aware responses to reduce burdens of care, violence and economic insecurity on women: UN Women and UNDP Tracker Report
UNDP
This new report presents a clarion opportunity to champion improved, gender-responsive social protections and to ensure meaningful participation of women to identify solutions to acute and chronic challenges that leave no one behind. NEW YORK -...
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Equality in the heart of democracy: A gender sensitive House of Commons
Thursday, March 24, 2022
Report / White Paper
Equality in the heart of democracy: A gender sensitive House of Commons
UK House of Commons
This is a House of Commons Committee report, with recommendations to government. The Government has two months to respond. While there is still some way to go to achieve equal representation of women in the House of Commons, and in the wider...
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Enhancing Women's Political Participation in Africa - International IDEA
Thursday, March 10, 2022
Enhancing women's political participation in Africa
Enhancing Women's Political Participation in Africa is a Pan-African gender project on the different facets of Women and Politics in Africa. Funded by Sida and implemented by International IDEA, it aims to advance gender equality in politics and...
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Enhancing Women's Political Participation in Africa- IDEA
Monday, March 07, 2022
Enhancing women's political participation in Africa
International IDEA
Enhancing Women's Political Participation in Africa (Women in Political Participation (WPP) is a Pan-African gender project on the different facets of Women and Politics in Africa. Funded by Sida and implemented by International IDEA, it aims to...
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Friday, February 18, 2022
Equality in democracy
Högskolan Väst celebrates International Women's Day and as part of this, the Centrum för Hållbarhet (CFH) invites you to a lecture with Rumbidzai Kandawasvika-Nhundu, Senior Advisor in Democracy and Inclusion at International IDEA, on 8 March  2022...
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Esperança Laurinda Francisco Nhiuane Bias
Monday, February 07, 2022
Interviews
Esperança Bias
Esperança Laurinda Francisco Nhiuane Bias is the President of the Assembly of the Republic of Mozambique. This interview was conducted on 6 September 2021, in Vienna (Austria), during the 13th Summit of Women Speakers of Parliament. Click on the...
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