Category Archives: Politics

La subrepresentación de las mujeres en la política

Posted on 6 April 2011 in Gender issues, Politics

Las mujeres constituyen más de la mitad de la población mundial, sin embargo, histórica y socialmente han estado confinadas a funciones domésticas. A lo largo del siglo XX, la incorporación de las mujeres al mundo político se intensificó. A pesar … Continue reading →

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The under representation of women in politics

Posted on 6 April 2011 in Gender issues, Politics

Women constitute more than half of the world’s population; however, historically and socially they have been limited to domestic roles. In the 20th century the integration of women into the world of politics intensified. Nevertheless, discrimination and the subjugation of … Continue reading →

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Women and peace-building

Posted on 11 November 2009 in Gender issues, Human Rights, Politics

Recently the United Nations Security Council voiced deep concern about the continuing under-representation of women at all stages of peace processes. Nearly nine years have passed since Resolution 1325 on women, peace and security was adopted, but to date only … Continue reading →

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Women’s parliamentary representation: a long way to go

Posted on 18 August 2009 in Gender issues, Politics

The number of seats held by women in the European Parliament increased from 31% to 35% this year. The world-wide average of women’s representation in parliamentary seats is, however, only 18%, a number far from the United Nations target of … Continue reading →

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