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12 Aug

Gendered Politics – Why Women are Less Likely Than Men to Run for Election

Despite cultural shifts and institutional efforts to achieve more balanced representation, women remain significantly underrepresented in politics. This article explores the deeper, often overlooked obstacles that may prevent women from running for office, including gendered socialisation, financial barriers and the hostile political environment they face. Women have to navigate more complex decision-making processes and face higher costs than men when considering running for office. As a result, the root cause of under-representation lies in societal structures rather than a lack of ambition or ability.

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31 Jul

Empowering Voters: The Role of Technology and Design in Elections

This report explores how technology and graphic/legal design can enhance voter awareness and participation in elections by making voting procedures more understandable and accessible. It highlights the importance of these tools in promoting transparency, accountability, and inclusivity, particularly in combatting misinformation and improving access for marginalised groups. Ultimately, the integration of these technologies fosters a more informed electorate and strengthens democratic governance by empowering citizens to participate effectively in the electoral process.

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24 Apr

2024 European Elections: What is at Stake for Women’s Rights in Europe

The UN Special Rapporteur on violence against women has criticized a global epidemic of femicide, with recent events like the murder of Mahsa Alimi and the overturning of Roe vs […]

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12 Apr

India’s Lok Sabha 2024 Elections

India is a diverse and expansive country with 28 states and 8 Union Territories. It operates under a sovereign, secular, and democratic republic with a parliamentary system. The country’s unique […]

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31 Dec

Annual Report 2013: Human Rights in Bangladesh

Bangladesh’s human rights situation worsened in 2013 due to government policies that supported singular identity politics. The country’s top-down approach, based on Bengali nationalism and Islam as the state religion, […]

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31 Dec

Annual Report 2013

Global Human Rights Defence (ghrd) is dedicated to promoting and protecting the human rights of minorities and marginalized groups in Bangladesh. They aim to enhance their socio-economic empowerment, monitor human […]

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