Women in the News Newsletter | August 13, 2016 - August 25, 2016

Thursday, August 25, 2016
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What's New at NDI Gender, Women and Democracy (GWD):

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Violence should never be the cost of politics -- and our campaign to make sure it isn't was launched at our #NotTheCost Conference on March 17th in New York City. Register for a copy of our Call to Action, which provides practical tools for stopping violence against women in politics, and join the conversation on Twitter using the hashtag #NotTheCost.

Asia and the Pacific

Fiji

Women participate in mock parliamentary session >>

Indonesia

Indonesian women: Their choices, 'destiny' (Opinion) >>

Japan

Japan's Reluctant Feminist (Profile) >>

Malaysia

Rohani: Women are still under-represented in politics >>

Myanmar / Burma

Pathways to Leadership: Four Women's Journeys to the Peace Negotiation Table in the Fight for Democracy in Burma >>

Nepal

IPWA urges Dahal to ensure one-third representation of women in the Cabinet >>

New Zealand

Women, why aren't you running for council? (Opinion) >>

Sri Lanka

Tamil women demand more space in politics at Jaffna consultations >>

Central and Eastern Europe

 

No articles this week.

Central and West Africa

Regional

African Organisations Do Not Prioritise Gender Diversity >>

Ghana

Women in politics discuss equality strategy >>

Nigeria

Northern female politicians share heartrending tales: We get beaten, cheated, threatened, called prostitutes >>

Nigeria

Chioma Dike': On Women Representation in the Nigerian Political Scene (Blog) >>

Eurasia

 

No articles this week.

Latin America and the Caribbean

Brazil

Is Brazil's government rolling back women's rights? >>

Colombia

The Colombian peace agreement has a big emphasis on the lives of women. Here's how. (Opinion) >>

Middle East and North Africa

Jordan

Women's movement hopes to exceed quota in elections >>

Jordan

'258 women running in parliamentary elections' >>

Southern and East Africa

Regional

Women shying away from politics because of scandalisation, says Malawi ex-president JB on Pauline Long show Ben TV (Interview) >>

Kenya

Govt explores options on gender rule as deadline nears >>

Zambia

Women, kudos for participating in elections (Opinion) >>

North America and Western Europe

Canada

Bardish Chagger, Rookie Cabinet Minister, Promoted To Government House Leader (Blog) >>

Canada

Social media image of Notley viewed through a scope draws criticism >>

UK

Corbyn and Smith promise to have woman at top of Labour party >>

UK

On being a black woman in political spaces (Blog) >>

UK

Labour MP Jess Phillips builds 'panic room' at her constituency office >>

USA

Would Electing More Women Fix Congress? >>

USA

Power opens door to sexual harassment >>

Global Policy

Legal ID

How marriage registration data can boost gender equality (Blog) (Opinion) >>

UN Secretary-General

Ban Ki-moon: 'My replacement should be a woman' >>

Women Leaders

What Do Women Leaders Have in Common? (Opinion)  >>

Online Abuse

How Trolls Are Ruining the Internet (Opinion)  >>

Online Abuse

Online Threats Against Rachel Notley Are Part Of A Disturbing Trend (Blog)  >>

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