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How do election rules and voting systems shape opportunities for women? A new report from RepresentWomen identified the factors influencing global progress towards gender parity in politics, from gender quotas to proportional voting systems, and found that systems-level reforms can accelerate progress, but must be supported by cultural narratives that empower women. In other words… #RepresentationMatters!

Key Questions for women to ask prospective candidates (Part 1): Women's representation in politics and public life Are you committed to making this a misogyny free election, and what action will you take against candidates who express misogyny, including racialised misogyny? How will you ensure that women’s voices are listened to and that policy and legislation truly reflect the needs of women, and that research addresses gaps in data and evidence? Will you commit to 50% female representation in your post-election spokespeople and wider leadership teams? How will you address barriers to women participating in political life, including specific barriers for women of colour, those with caring responsibilities and disabled candidates? #shevotes24 #womenwinelections @SoroptimistSIGBI

🗳️ Empowerment Through Voting: A Call to Action for Women and Businesses Today is the last day to register to vote. Every vote matters, especially as we strive towards gender equality and inclusive decision-making. Inspired by Prof Pankhurst and Centenary Action, businesses and leaders within business are urged to embrace a pivotal role in empowering their workforce through the Promise initiative. This initiative not only encourages colleagues to register but also supports them in voting through flexible working arrangements. A recent poll by Centenary Action revealed that while 76% of women plan to vote, many feel their concerns are overlooked. This underscores the necessity for women, who represent 51% of the population, to be at the forefront of policymaking. Today marks the last day to register before the election. Let's encourage everyone to have a voice. Your involvement can shape the future! #Vote #GenderEquality #InclusiveLeadership #shevotes24 https://lnkd.in/ej6T3NtP

Ahead of the International Women's Day and the European Elections in June: the European Parliament is on track towards gender balance, but more is needed! Women's engagement in democracy is fundamental. Check how many women stand as candidates in your country by checking "how to vote" and selecting your country on our website https://lnkd.in/e6S3GEEk Perhaps you can even select the persons on the list you wish to vote for (available in some countries, not all). #UseYourVote

Women for Election are hitting the road (and dirt tracks) again....this time in the Northern Territory! Did you know.... at 33% the Territory is the worst of all states and territories when it comes to female representation in local government? However, the NT is in a much better position when it comes to women’s political representation in parliament, with a female Chief Minister and the state’s Legislative Assembly nearing gender parity.  With 5 events scheduled across the Territory, Women for Election continues to focus on lifting diverse representation in our Parliaments and council chambers and broadening the cultural diversity of candidates running for public office. Building a strong pipeline of diverse female candidates is critically important ahead of this year’s Northern Territory election, as well as for future election cycles in the Territory. So, if you’re a woman in the #NorthernTerritory who is interested in understanding more about politics, running for public office one day, or supporting another woman to run, we'd love to see you at one of our workshops! Register for free here: https://wfe.org.au/events/ #womeninpolitics #womenpoliticalleaders #diversityandinclusion Northern Territory Government Northern Territory Council of Social Service (NTCOSS) Northern Territory Young Achiever Awards Northern Territory Indigenous Business Network

It is a big election year. Sharing a recent report on women's political power thanks to the Center for American Women in Politics. "Achieving gender parity in women’s representation does not necessarily equate to gender parity in women’s political power. Within political institutions, the power to allocate resources, set agendas, and shape culture is distributed unevenly across rank, role, and party. And even when record numbers of women are elected, they contend with slow-to-change norms and structures that have upheld a status quo.." There is still much work to be done to ensure that government better serves ALL people. #democracy #electionyear #womeninpolitics

All through March, we talked about the poor representation of women in politics (still persisting in this election season), challenges and remedies. Reprising our call to action as we start a new month, this summary carousel! #womeninpolitics #VoteGenderEquality

In 2024, more people will vote in elections around the world than ever before. But an analysis by Jonathan Yerushalmy and Ashifa Kassam in The Guardian finds that women candidates are in short supply. Of the 42 elections – both presidential and parliamentary – in which the country’s leader is being selected and where candidates have been declared, just 18 have women in the running. What's more, the world’s biggest democracies – the US, Indonesia, and India – have no women frontrunners. In a study with colleagues at Stanford, we found that a barrier for women politicians is what we call "pragmatic bias", or when voters prefer a woman candidate, but don't vote for her because they're concerned others won't vote for her making it too difficult for her to win. UN Women predicts that at the current rate, gender equality in the highest positions of power will not be reached for another 130 years. #womenpoliticians #genderbias

Women have consistently turned out to vote at higher rates than men, and their influence is expected to be a decisive factor in the upcoming election. Here’s a closer look at how women voters will shape the 2024 election and insights from experts on the gender gap in politics.

Summary of Last Month's Webinars 1. Women Engagement in Elections Discussed the importance of women's participation in elections and the challenges they face. Explored strategies to increase women's voter turnout and representation in elected office. Highlighted the role of women's organizations and networks in promoting women's political participation. 2. Role of Women in Mitigating Election Violence Examined the role of women in preventing and mitigating election violence. Discussed the specific challenges women face in this area and strategies to address them. Explored the potential of women's leadership and peacebuilding initiatives to reduce election-related violence. 3. Role of Media in Promoting Social Cohesion and Mitigating Election Violence Analyzed the role of the media in shaping public perceptions of elections and electoral violence. Discussed the importance of responsible reporting and the need to counter misinformation and hate speech. Explored the potential of the media to promote social cohesion and mitigate election-related violence. 4. Causes and Consequences of Unequal Participation of People Living with Disabilities Identified the barriers that people with disabilities face in participating in elections. Discussed the consequences of unequal participation for people with disabilities and for society as a whole. Explored strategies to promote the full and equal participation of people with disabilities in elections.