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Dutch Politics: Diversity Without Inclusion
Zahra Runderkamp's dissertation exposes the underrepresentation of women in Dutch politics, highlighting systemic barriers like inflexible work environments, societal bias, and media portrayals that hinder women's advancement and retention in political office.
Dutch Politics: Diversity Without Inclusion
Zahra Runderkamp's dissertation exposes the underrepresentation of women in Dutch politics, highlighting systemic barriers like inflexible work environments, societal bias, and media portrayals that hinder women's advancement and retention in political office.
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44% Bias Score
SGP Vlissingen Nominates Woman for Parliament Despite Party Stance
The SGP Vlissingen chapter nominated Lilian Janse, a female council member since 2014, as a candidate for the Dutch Parliament, defying a recent party decision against women in politics; the national party stated that it will consider her candidacy.
SGP Vlissingen Nominates Woman for Parliament Despite Party Stance
The SGP Vlissingen chapter nominated Lilian Janse, a female council member since 2014, as a candidate for the Dutch Parliament, defying a recent party decision against women in politics; the national party stated that it will consider her candidacy.
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44% Bias Score
Mar-a-Lago Face": A Political Statement in Makeup
Women in Donald Trump's circle share a distinct look—sun-kissed skin, full lips, and long hair—dubbed the "Mar-a-Lago face," reflecting a specific view of femininity aligned with patriarchal evangelical ideals and serving as a political statement.
Mar-a-Lago Face": A Political Statement in Makeup
Women in Donald Trump's circle share a distinct look—sun-kissed skin, full lips, and long hair—dubbed the "Mar-a-Lago face," reflecting a specific view of femininity aligned with patriarchal evangelical ideals and serving as a political statement.
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72% Bias Score
Warken Elected Chairwoman of CDU Women's Union, Reflecting Shift in Party Power
Nina Warken, Germany's Federal Minister of Health, won the CDU Women's Union chairwoman election against Ina Scharrenbach, marking a shift from Merkel-loyalist leadership to a Merzian faction; this win reflects CDU's internal power dynamics and impacts its efforts to improve gender representation.
Warken Elected Chairwoman of CDU Women's Union, Reflecting Shift in Party Power
Nina Warken, Germany's Federal Minister of Health, won the CDU Women's Union chairwoman election against Ina Scharrenbach, marking a shift from Merkel-loyalist leadership to a Merzian faction; this win reflects CDU's internal power dynamics and impacts its efforts to improve gender representation.
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56% Bias Score
Nigeria's "Reserved Seat for Women Bill" Aims to Increase Female Representation in Parliament
Nigeria's proposed "Reserved Seat for Women bill" seeks to address the severe underrepresentation of women in politics, with only 4.3% of federal lawmakers being women, ranking Nigeria 179 out of 183 globally in women's representation in national parliaments.
Nigeria's "Reserved Seat for Women Bill" Aims to Increase Female Representation in Parliament
Nigeria's proposed "Reserved Seat for Women bill" seeks to address the severe underrepresentation of women in politics, with only 4.3% of federal lawmakers being women, ranking Nigeria 179 out of 183 globally in women's representation in national parliaments.
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24% Bias Score
Underrepresentation of Women in Conflict Resolution Hinders Peace Efforts
The low participation of women in global conflict resolution, only 16% in UN-led peace processes in 2022, negatively impacts peace agreement durability and effectiveness; this is despite research showing that inclusive processes yield better outcomes. Ukraine's experience highlights the need for add...
Underrepresentation of Women in Conflict Resolution Hinders Peace Efforts
The low participation of women in global conflict resolution, only 16% in UN-led peace processes in 2022, negatively impacts peace agreement durability and effectiveness; this is despite research showing that inclusive processes yield better outcomes. Ukraine's experience highlights the need for add...
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16% Bias Score
EU Election Report Highlights Decline in Women's Political Participation
A European Commission report reveals a drop in women's voter turnout and representation in the 2024 European Parliament elections, alongside increased online threats and Russian interference, prompting calls for improved protection and participation.
EU Election Report Highlights Decline in Women's Political Participation
A European Commission report reveals a drop in women's voter turnout and representation in the 2024 European Parliament elections, alongside increased online threats and Russian interference, prompting calls for improved protection and participation.
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36% Bias Score
Belfast to have first DUP female lord mayor
South Belfast DUP councillor Tracy Kelly is set to become Belfast's first female lord mayor from the DUP on Monday, following the late Grace Bannister who held the position in 1981; her focus will be on engaging disengaged communities and young people.
Belfast to have first DUP female lord mayor
South Belfast DUP councillor Tracy Kelly is set to become Belfast's first female lord mayor from the DUP on Monday, following the late Grace Bannister who held the position in 1981; her focus will be on engaging disengaged communities and young people.
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44% Bias Score
Brazil Lags in Global Ranking of Female Political Representation
A UN Women and Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) report reveals that Brazil ranks 133rd globally in female parliamentary representation in 2025, with only 18.1% of Chamber of Deputies seats and 19.8% of Senate seats held by women, despite some progress in the executive branch (32.3% female ministers).
Brazil Lags in Global Ranking of Female Political Representation
A UN Women and Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) report reveals that Brazil ranks 133rd globally in female parliamentary representation in 2025, with only 18.1% of Chamber of Deputies seats and 19.8% of Senate seats held by women, despite some progress in the executive branch (32.3% female ministers).
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28% Bias Score
SGP Rejects Amendment to Founding Principles on Women's Political Participation
The SGP party congress rejected a proposal to amend its founding principles regarding women's political participation, maintaining its view that women's suffrage contradicts their traditional roles, despite the increasing presence of women within the party.
SGP Rejects Amendment to Founding Principles on Women's Political Participation
The SGP party congress rejected a proposal to amend its founding principles regarding women's political participation, maintaining its view that women's suffrage contradicts their traditional roles, despite the increasing presence of women within the party.
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48% Bias Score
Liberal Party's First Female Leader Amidst Deep-Seated Issues
In 2018, Scott Morrison's comment about a future female Liberal leader, following a leadership spill, foreshadowed the party's subsequent decline in female support and electoral losses, culminating in the appointment of Sussan Ley as the first female leader in 2026, but larger systematic issues pers...
Liberal Party's First Female Leader Amidst Deep-Seated Issues
In 2018, Scott Morrison's comment about a future female Liberal leader, following a leadership spill, foreshadowed the party's subsequent decline in female support and electoral losses, culminating in the appointment of Sussan Ley as the first female leader in 2026, but larger systematic issues pers...
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72% Bias Score
Dutch SGP Party Debates Ending Ban on Women in Politics
The Dutch political party SGP, known for its biblical interpretation barring women from politics, is facing an internal debate initiated by member Lilian Janse's motion to end the ban; a vote will take place on May 24th, with party leaders advising against it despite divided supporter opinions (47% ...
Dutch SGP Party Debates Ending Ban on Women in Politics
The Dutch political party SGP, known for its biblical interpretation barring women from politics, is facing an internal debate initiated by member Lilian Janse's motion to end the ban; a vote will take place on May 24th, with party leaders advising against it despite divided supporter opinions (47% ...
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36% Bias Score
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