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Women and elections

Tue, 21 May 2013 15:58:22 +0200

Women and elections

Women have a critical role to play in elections to have their voice heard, both as voters and as elected representatives. Still, while more and more women vote, fewer are elected officials. This Special Focus looks at the role of women in elections, drawing on articles from various situations around the world; for example, the recent general election in Pakistan, where women voted in record numbers in many parts of the country despite restrictions imposed through family tradition, political party orders, and the threat of Taliban violence; or the case of Indonesia, where female candidates running for next year’s legislative election are now rushing to learn campaign strategies. And many more...

The latest report in the "Girls Count" series of the Population Council was recently released: "Girls on the Move: Adolescent Girls and Migration in the Developing World" finds that rural-to-urban migration can be a positive experience for adolescent girls, provided that necessary social nets and resources are in place. Read more in the Community Portal.

Tue, 21 May 2013 02:00:00 +0200

The latest report in the "Girls Count" series of the Population Council was recently released: "Girls on the Move: Adolescent Girls and Migration in the Developing World" finds that rural-to-urban migration can be a positive experience for adolescent girls, provided that necessary social nets and resources are in place. Read more in the Community Portal.

Number of Afghan women jailed for fleeing abuse soars

Tue, 21 May 2013 02:00:00 +0200

Participate in an online discussion on "Legal pluralism in Madagascar: can customary and statutory law be reconciled to promote women’s land rights?" - organised by the FAO from 3-14 June. Read more.

Tue, 21 May 2013 02:00:00 +0200

Participate in an online discussion on "Legal pluralism in Madagascar: can customary and statutory law be reconciled to promote women’s land rights?" - organised by the FAO from 3-14 June. Read more.

Women’s health in rural areas of Pakistan

Tue, 21 May 2013 02:00:00 +0200

Muslima: Muslim Women's Art & Voices – in pictures

Mon, 20 May 2013 02:00:00 +0200

Worrying Signs Afghan Women's Rights Will Slip After U.S. Departure

Mon, 20 May 2013 02:00:00 +0200

China’s Entrenched Gender Gap

Mon, 20 May 2013 02:00:00 +0200

Afghan parliament halts debate on women's rights law

Sat, 18 May 2013 02:00:00 +0200

Religious leaders ban 30 women from running for Iran's presidency

Fri, 17 May 2013 02:00:00 +0200

The deadline to submit your ideas for the American Bar Association's Human Rights Day is 22 May! Read more.

Fri, 17 May 2013 02:00:00 +0200

The deadline to submit your ideas for the American Bar Association's Human Rights Day is 22 May! Read more.

Two weeks left to participate in the online discussion on Political Financing for Women organised by iKnow Politics!

Fri, 17 May 2013 02:00:00 +0200

Two weeks left to participate in the online discussion on Political Financing for Women organised by iKnow Politics!

Have you seen the first articles written by Smith College students? Finished articles include Women's Activism in Saudi Arabia, Virginity Testing or Women of the Wall. See "recent articles" by clicking here.

Thu, 16 May 2013 02:00:00 +0200

Have you seen the first articles written by Smith College students? Finished articles include Women's Activism in Saudi Arabia, Virginity Testing or Women of the Wall. See "recent articles" by clicking here.

Study: In business, women value ethics more than men

Thu, 16 May 2013 02:00:00 +0200

Women In Combat: Obstacles Remain As Exclusion Policy Ends

Wed, 15 May 2013 02:00:00 +0200

Japan's politicians have a problem with 'comfort women'

Wed, 15 May 2013 02:00:00 +0200

Gender equality must be a development priority in its own right

Tue, 14 May 2013 02:00:00 +0200

Opening Opportunities to Differently-Abled Women and Girls

Tue, 14 May 2013 02:00:00 +0200

Why 'real models' not role models will help women get to the top

Mon, 13 May 2013 02:00:00 +0200

More women owning and operating businesses

Mon, 13 May 2013 02:00:00 +0200

The legacy of silence: Why we ignore the rape of women from Guatemala to Syria

Mon, 13 May 2013 02:00:00 +0200

Feature: Women participate actively in Pakistan's general election

Sun, 12 May 2013 02:00:00 +0200

In Pakistan’s northwest, young women buck tradition to monitor historic vote

Fri, 10 May 2013 02:00:00 +0200

Syrian refugees 'sold for marriage' in Jordan

Fri, 10 May 2013 02:00:00 +0200

BBC News 10.05.2013)

Women “won't sit at the back of the bus” says Israeli justice minister

Thu, 09 May 2013 02:00:00 +0200

Kuwait launches sports club for women, the latest boost for females in Persian Gulf

Thu, 09 May 2013 02:00:00 +0200

Why are Indian women being attacked on social media?

Wed, 08 May 2013 02:00:00 +0200

To stop sexual violence, it’s time to look in the mirror

Tue, 07 May 2013 02:00:00 +0200

Browse all Wikigender articles by category! See our new "Main Categories" page.

Tue, 07 May 2013 02:00:00 +0200

Browse all Wikigender articles by category! See our new "Main Categories" page.

The Wikigender Connect for April is out! Read more.

Tue, 07 May 2013 02:00:00 +0200

The Wikigender Connect for April is out! Read more.

Pakistani Women Hit The Campaign Trail To Ensure Their Voice Is Heard

Mon, 06 May 2013 02:00:00 +0200

Why ban women in pubs after 10 pm, asks Renuka

Mon, 06 May 2013 02:00:00 +0200

Mallika Dutt: Violence Against Women Is Everyone's Problem

Sun, 05 May 2013 02:00:00 +0200

The Nexus of Exorcism and Empowerment Among Pashtun Women

Sun, 05 May 2013 02:00:00 +0200

Saudi Women Edge Toward Equal Rights Reform

Sun, 05 May 2013 02:00:00 +0200

Pakistan's women face battle for the right to vote

Sat, 04 May 2013 02:00:00 +0200

THE Global Gender Index

Fri, 03 May 2013 02:00:00 +0200

Italian women rise to positions of power under new prime minister

Fri, 03 May 2013 02:00:00 +0200

Invest in women? The effects of aid on female entrepreneurship

Thu, 02 May 2013 02:00:00 +0200

Women's Health Groups Angered By Morning-After Pill Moves

Thu, 02 May 2013 02:00:00 +0200

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