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Monday, November 27, 2023
Editorial / Opinion Piece / Blog Post
Does British TV portray politically renegade women negatively?
Shout Out UK
British TV features plenty of women who wield power. This is unsurprising. But what we see little of is scrutiny of how these women are presented and the associated narratives. Stories and characters are compelling and therefore influential;...
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Wednesday, October 04, 2023
Interviews
Diane Feinstein, the ‘Year of the Woman,’ and the evolving landscape of Pa. politics
Whyy
The death of U.S. Sen. Diane Feinstein (D-Calif.) calls to mind her election to the upper House in 1992, which is remembered as the Year of the Woman. Why is it called that? “Morning Edition” host Jennifer Lynn checked in with WHYY’s Dave Davies for...
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Bernadette Lahai
Wednesday, February 08, 2023
Interviews
Dr. Bernadette Lahai
Hon Dr Bernadette Lahai is Agriculturist by profession. In the 2002 general elections, she was elected to the Sierra Leone House of Parliament under the Sierra Leone People’s Party. She won re-election in the 2007 and in the 2012 Parliamentary...
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Mette Frederiksen during an election night event at the Parliament in Copenhagen, on Nov. 2. Photographer: Carsten Snejbjerg/Bloomberg
Monday, November 07, 2022
Denmark elects record 44% women to parliament with female PM set to win another term
Bloomberg
Number of women in legislature jumps to highest after election Female prime minister is also likely to win another term Danes elected a record number of women into the national parliament in this week’s general election, which is also set to pave...
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UNW
Friday, November 04, 2022
Data shows the need to redouble efforts to enhance women in leadership posts in South-East Asia
UN Women
Phnom Penh, Cambodia — Members of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) must redouble efforts to correct the slim representation of women in leadership posts across multiple sectors of society – or they will risk holding back the region...
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Malgré leur rôle de premier plan dans l’action militante, les femmes et les filles se heurtent à des obstacles (ONU Droits de l’homme)
Friday, September 09, 2022
Despite being at forefront of activism, women and girls still face barriers
UN Human Rights
“Authorities should support the voices of young activists more; instead of silencing or minimizing them, they should be used as platforms to empower, generate a change,” said Meskerem Geset Techane, a member of the Working Group on discrimination...
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If elected to power, Murmu will be the first tribal President of India (© The Indian Express)
Monday, June 27, 2022
Droupadi Murmu: 10 things to know about NDA’s presidential nominee
The Indian Express
Droupadi Murmu: Here is everything you need to know about BJP's candidate for Presidency. Droupadi Murmu, a tribal leader from Odisha, was  on Tuesday named the ruling NDA’s candidate for the forthcoming Presidential election. The decision was taken...
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Diversity in the Bundestag - Credits: UK in a Changing Europe
Friday, January 14, 2022
Editorial / Opinion Piece / Blog Post
Diversity in the Bundestag
UK in a Changing Europe
By Sophie Stowers When it comes to diversity in the Bundestag, last year’s federal elections in Germany produced the most diverse parliament in the country’s history. The 2021-2025 Bundestag contains a record number (83) of parliamentarians from...
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A researcher from the University of Indonesia's Politics Review Center (Puskapol UI), Beni Telaumbanua, speaks at a webinar entitled 'Ensuring Women's Participation in the General Election',(ANTARA/Putu Indah Savitri/FR)
Monday, January 10, 2022
Domestic burden biggest hurdle to women's political participation in Indonesia
Antara News
Domestic responsibilities and social constructs are the biggest hurdles to improving women's participation in politics, a researcher at the University of Indonesia's Politics Review Center (Puskapol UI), Beni Telaumbanua, has said. "Women encounter...
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Tuesday, November 30, 2021
Dialogue forum on young women’s participation in politics & decision-making in African Union member states: from policy to action
UN Women will convene a continental multi-stakeholder policy dialogue platform on 30 November 2021 on the state of young women’s participation in politics and decision-making processes in Africa, promising practices, challenges and opportunities....
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The Alaska and national flags fly at half-mast on Tuesday, April 6, 2021 in front of the Alaska State Capitol in Juneau. (James Brooks / ADN)
Friday, June 11, 2021
Editorial / Opinion Piece / Blog Post
Dreaming of an Alaska where women lead our politics
Anchorage Daily News
I am an unabashed child of the 1960s. I marched. I chanted. I tried to levitate the Pentagon and shake all the bad out of it while on a particularly fun acid excursion. Women had dreams for their future that had nothing to do with the way things...
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Deepening Stabilization in Libya: Overcoming Challenges to Young Women's Participation in Peace Building
Friday, January 15, 2021
Guide / Training Material
Deepening Stabilization in Libya: Overcoming Challenges to Young Women's Participation in Peace Building
As Libya struggles with continued political conflict and economic turmoil amid the COVID-19 pandemic, young women who want to contribute to peacebuilding, political processes, and economic reconstruction face serious obstacles. Their marginalization...
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Tuesday, September 29, 2020
Death threats aimed at Dr. Bonnie Henry mirror contempt faced by female leaders, experts say
CBC
The revelation that B.C.'s provincial health officer has received death threats comes as no surprise to some women leaders who say this kind of abuse is a widespread problem. Dr. Bonnie Henry has been praised for her "kind, calm and safe" approach...
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Tuesday, August 25, 2020
Report / White Paper
Data and violence against women in politics: Expert group meeting report and recommendations
UN Women
UN Women organized an Expert Group Meeting (EGM) on “Data and violence against women in politics” (VAWP) on 4–5 December 2019, in New York, as a part of its ongoing efforts to tackle this issue. More than 40 experts attended the meeting, including...
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Wednesday, August 19, 2020
Democratic women leaders call out sexist news coverage of female vice presidential candidates
CNN
A group of Democratic women leaders is calling out sexist coverage of female Democratic vice presidential contenders — and they're asking that newsrooms do better.  In an open letter to top newspaper and network executives, the group said newsrooms...
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Wednesday, May 13, 2020
Dominique Anglade named Quebec Liberal leader, becomes first black woman to head a party in province
Global News
Dominique Anglade was named the new leader of the Quebec Liberals on Monday, becoming the first ever black woman at the helm of a provincial political party in the history of Quebec. The announcement was made after contender Alexandre Cusson...
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Friday, May 08, 2020
Dateci Voce: Italian women demand voice in Covid-19 fight
Boston Globe
Women in Italy have demanded a greater role in the country's official response to the coronavirus outbreak. Italy has one of the highest coronavirus death tolls in Europe, with almost 30,000 fatalities. Yet the Civil Defence's daily briefings on the...
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Thursday, March 05, 2020
Did first female-majority legislature in US make a difference?
BBC
Nevada made history when it became the first state in the US with a female-majority legislature, with women holding 51% of the seats, in December 2018. The moment was hailed as a great victory for women - but did having more women in power make a...
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