Tag #Women In Politics

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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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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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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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Unequal Campaign Funding Hinders Albanian Women in Politics

A study reveals that 68.24% of women candidates self-funded their campaigns in Albania's 2021 elections, highlighting unequal access to resources. A proposal advocates for allocating 10% of public party funding to women's structures to promote their participation in politics.

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Harris Condemns Trump Administration in First Post-Election Speech

Kamala Harris, in her first speech since losing the presidential election, criticized the Trump administration for abandoning American ideals and implementing a fear-based agenda, speaking at Emerge's 20th-anniversary event focused on supporting Democratic women in politics.

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Fewer Women Candidates in 2025 Canadian Election

A new analysis reveals a significant drop in the number of female candidates running for federal office in Canada's 2025 election, particularly within the Conservative Party (from 33% to 23%), raising concerns about gender parity and minority representation in Parliament; several contributing factor...

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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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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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Liberal Party's Election Loss Linked to Failure to Connect with Female Voters

The Australian Liberal Party's election loss stemmed from its failure to resonate with female voters due to a lack of targeted policies and a brand perceived as unappealing to them; internal structural issues, such as an overwhelmingly male and older membership, further exacerbated this disconnect.

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Australian Election Highlights Voter Disengagement Amidst Lack of Female Representation

Australia's recent election featured two male candidates, leading to voter disengagement, particularly among women who felt their concerns—including housing, healthcare, and climate—were overlooked.

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Germany's Ministerial Candidate Gender Gap: A Systemic Issue

A data analysis reveals a significant gender imbalance in potential German ministerial candidates, with fewer women holding the necessary prior leadership roles to qualify for cabinet positions, highlighting systemic issues within party structures and society.

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Widespread Gender-Based Violence in Asia-Pacific Parliaments

A new report by the Inter-Parliamentary Union reveals that 76% of female MPs and 63% of staff across 33 Asia-Pacific countries experienced psychological gender-based violence, with one in four reporting sexual violence, often on parliamentary premises and perpetrated by male colleagues.

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