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Women and Democracy articles on Democracy Chronicles

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.

Dangerous Rise In Attacks On Guatemala Women Activists

by DC Editors - May 25, 2021

Dangerous Rise In Attacks On Guatemala Women Activists

Women judges and prosecutors fighting political corruption and impunity face abuse and persecution from the highest levels.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Central America, Political Dissidents, Women and Democracy

Why More Indiana Women Running For Office Is Good For All

by DC Editors - May 16, 2021

Why More Indiana Women Running For Office Is Good For All

Women from both parties won seats in Indiana’s new General Assembly but the state was recently ranked 30th in gender equity in politics.

Filed Under: Democracy in America Tagged With: American State Elections, Women and Democracy

What The Coup Means For Gender Equality In Myanmar

by DC Editors - May 10, 2021

What The Coup Means For Gender Equality In Myanmar

Myanmar’s women have been at the helm of protests against the coup that led to the removal of Aung San Suu Kyi’s civilian government.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Asia, Burma, Democracy Protests, Women and Democracy

State Persecution Against Women Journalists Rises Globally

by DC Editors - April 8, 2021

State Persecution Against Women Journalists

Legal persecution is now one of the most potent tools to silence the press in many democracies. Women journalists are particularly targeted.

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

Afghan Taliban Targeting Journalists And Women

by DC Editors - April 1, 2021

Afghan Taliban Targeting Journalists

Taliban forces are deliberately targeting journalists and other media workers, including women, in Afghanistan.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Afghanistan, Asia, Journalism and Free Speech, Political Dissidents, Women and Democracy

Afghanistan Plan To Ban Girls’ Singing Dropped After Outrage

by DC Editors - March 27, 2021

Afghanistan Plan To Ban Girls’ Singing

Afghanistan’s Education Ministry is stepping back from a decision that would apparently have banned girls older than 12 from singing in public.

Filed Under: Democracy Culture Tagged With: Afghanistan, Asia, Journalism and Free Speech, Political Artwork, Women and Democracy

American Tradition of Widows Following Their Husbands To Congress

by DC Editors - March 27, 2021

American Tradition of Widows Following Their Husbands To Congress

A new report shows that 48 widows have either been appointed of elected to Congress to fill vacancies left by passing husbands.

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

This 16-Year-Old Chinese Immigrant Led a 1912 Suffrage March

by DC Editors - March 23, 2021

This 16-Year-Old Chinese Immigrant Led a 1912 Suffrage March

At age 16, Mabel Ping-Hua Lee would help lead a storied New York City march, cementing her place in women’s suffrage history.

Filed Under: Democracy Culture Tagged With: Democracy Protests, Election History, Women and Democracy, Women Voting Rights

Face of Sudan’s Democratic Transition Is Female And Young

by DC Editors - March 23, 2021

Face of Sudan’s Democratic Transition Is Female And Young

A UN agency chief has applauded Sudan’s women as “powerful allies” and “agents of change” for democracy, peace and human rights.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Africa, South Sudan, Women and Democracy

Innovative African Women’s Political Participation Report Released

by DC Editors - March 19, 2021

Innovative African Women's Political Participation Report Released

A new Afro Barometer report shows that African nations are still far from achieving equal participation of women in decision-making.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Africa, Women and Democracy, Women Voting Rights

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