Governance
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- Are women participating more in Latin American politics?
- ( B, Llanos;K, Sample / International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance / International IDEA , 2008)
- This report reviews the current state of women’s participation in Latin American countries that have either maintained or adopted a representative and multi-party democratic system since 1978. I...
- Is gender mainstreaming being sufficiently implemented in Afghanistan?
- ( A. Wordsworth / Afghanistan Research and Evaluation Unit , 2008)
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This paper discusses gender mainstreaming in the context of Afghanistan’s national policy. It analyses progress to date, discusses how gender mechanisms such as gender units, and working grou...
Women as drivers of social change: nation-building in post-conflict society
- ( C. Benard;S. G. Jones;O. Oliker / RAND Corporation , 2008)
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This study was undertaken to examine the role of women in post-conflict nation-building. In particular it looks at the impact of post-conflict societal circumstances and nation-building processes o...
- Strategies for enhancing women’s rights in Iraq and in the Middle East
- ( J. Bennett / Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars , 2007)
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There has been an increase in the participation of women in Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region governments. The shift from three percent to seven percent across the board is partly due to t...
- How does gender affect political participation in Latin America?
- ( S., W. Desposato;B. Norrander / Latinobarómetro Corporation , 2005)
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This paper examines the relationship between gender and participation and public opinion in seventeen Latin American countries. In particular, it explores the way historical and institutional frame...
- The relationship of economic development and women’s legislative representation
- ( J. Viterna;K.M. Fallon;J. Beckfield / , 2007)
- Does development matter for women’s legislative representation? Previous studies have found that the substantial cross-national variation in women’s legislative representation is not expla...
- How do women’s gender interests surface in Afghanistan’s parliament?
- ( A. Wordsworth / Afghanistan Research and Evaluation Unit , 2007)
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Why have women not generally used their newfound political influence to promote their gendered interests in Afghanistan? This paper contends that, in spite of women’s sizable presence in Afgh...
- Concepts for understanding and applying power for justice, equality and peace
- ( V. Miller;L. Veneklasen;M. Reilly / Just Associates.org , 2006)
- Despite previous advocacy successes, why do many strategies and approaches seem inadequate in the struggle to overcome poverty and injustice? What are sources of inspiration, experience and wisdom tha...
How far has Latin America progressed towards gender equality?
- ( L. Pautassi / Sur - International Journal on Human Rights , 2007)
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Over the past two decades, Latin America has undergone a process of political, economic and social transformation, which has affected men and women in numerous ways. This paper reflects on the vari...
- What electoral system is best for ensuring greater gender equality?
- ( S. Larserud; R. Taphorn / International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance / International IDEA , 2007)
- This report provides an overview of how electoral systems function with different kinds of quotas for women. It assesses how women’s representation can be increased under different combinations of ele...
