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As over half the population of the planet is female, success for world democracy must include a building a stronger link between women and democracy. Women in the 21st century are set to have a larger political role to play if we continue to dismantle the barriers in the way of their political equality. Also see other suggested articles on subjects like Women Voting Rights, Feminism, Minority Voting Rights or LGBT voting.

New Center Documents History of Global Women’s Movement

September 20, 2018 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

History of Global Women’s Movement

Resource for human rights activists includes training manuals, documentary films, event archives, legal reform research, and more in 20 languages.

Filed Under: Democracy Culture Tagged With: Democracy Charity, Election History, Feminism, Women and Democracy, Women Voting Rights, Worldwide

Abuse of Female Journalists is Consistent Pattern Across the World

September 14, 2018 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Abuse of Female Journalists

More than half reported they had been threatened or abused in a face-to-face encounter, with over a quarter saying they had been physically attacked.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Journalism and Free Speech, Women and Democracy, Worldwide

Supporting the Surge In Women Candidates Vying For House Seats

August 16, 2018 by Kinyuy Claudette Yiilareng Leave a Comment

Surge in Women Candidates Vying for Congressional Seats

Successes have empowered women but until they actually get a chance to make change, the U.S will never know what has been swept under the carpet.

Filed Under: American Democracy Originals, Democracy in America Tagged With: Women and Democracy, Women Voting Rights

Record Number Of Women Seeking Seats In US Congress

August 9, 2018 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Record Number Of Women Seeking Seats In US Congress

Number of women running for the US Congress in November surges, following a year marked by the #MeToo movement and defiance of President Donald Trump.

Filed Under: Democracy in America Tagged With: Election History, Women and Democracy, Women Voting Rights

US Weighs In on Saudi-Canada Dispute Over Jailed Dissidents

August 7, 2018 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Saudi-Canada Dispute

Follows criticism from Canadian Foreign Minister Chrystia Freeland who denounced the conservative kingdom for its recent arrest of women’s rights activists.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Canada, Dictatorships, Middle East, Political Dissidents, Saudi Arabia, Women and Democracy

Why Ivanka Trump’s Book is Seen as Boon for Afghan Women

August 7, 2018 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Ivanka Trump's Book

Newly released Pashto-language translation of Women Who Work, the 2017 book by U.S. President Donald Trump’s daughter and adviser Ivanka.

Filed Under: Democracy Culture Tagged With: Afghanistan, Asia, Feminism, Political Artwork, Republicans, Women and Democracy

Tools For Boosting Women’s Political Participation

August 2, 2018 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Land and Environmental Activists Slain

A new report argues that “the under-representation of women at any level of governance and decision-making results in a democratic deficit.”

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: United Nations, Women and Democracy, Women Voting Rights, Worldwide

Massive March to Protest Violence Against Ugandan Women

June 30, 2018 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Protest Violence Against Ugandan Women

Ugandan demonstrators in Kampala protested rising violence against women, including murder, rape and kidnapping

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Africa, Democracy Protests, Uganda, Women and Democracy

Saudi Women Human Rights Defenders Still Imprisoned

June 28, 2018 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Saudi Women Human Rights Defenders

UN human rights experts are urging Saudi Arabia to immediately release a number of women’s human rights defenders

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Middle East, Political Dissidents, Saudi Arabia, Women and Democracy

A First: New Zealand Prime Minister Delivers Child in Office

June 21, 2018 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

New Zealand Prime Minister Delivers Child

Jacinda Ardern now becomes the first woman in the country’s history to give birth while in office

Filed Under: Democracy Culture Tagged With: Asia, Feminism, New Zealand, Women and Democracy

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