Gender, Women and Democracy

Women, Technology and Exploring the Line between Empowerment and Manipulation | May 29, 2013

What can and should be done to increase women’s access to technology in the world, and, once they have access to it, where does empowerment stop and manipulation begin?

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Media Advisory: Mexican Women's Political Support Network to Receive Madeleine K. Albright Grant at May 29 Awards Luncheon

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Media Advisory: Tina Brown and Abigail Disney to Speak at NDI's Madeleine K. Albright Awards Luncheon and Panel

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MEDIA ADVISORY TINA BROWN AND ABIGAIL DISNEY TO SPEAK AT NDI’S MADELEINE K. ALBRIGHT AWARDS LUNCHEON AND PANEL

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The impact of technology on women and democracy will be the subject of a panel discussion including former Secretary of State Madeleine K. Albright and Tina Brown, editor-in-chief of The Daily Beast and Newsweek, on Wednesday, May 29, in Washington, D.C.

Radio Shows Raise Profile of Women Aspirants in Kenya

In Kenya’s male-dominated political landscape, women face many barriers to political participation, especially when seeking elective office. Aspiring women politicians often struggle with discrimination and lack of coverage by top media outlets, which makes it difficult for them to gain public exposure and support.

Women Candidates and the June 17 Parliamentary Elections in Jordan

On June 17th women in Jordan will make history, when at least six women will be elected to parliament as part of sweeping election reforms enacted by King Abdullah earlier this year. Last February, the King added six new seats to Jordan's 104-seat parliament, seats that will be reserved for women as a way to boost their participation in the upcoming elections and in the country's political life thereafter. Women candidates will be placed on a separate electoral list and the six who achieve the highest percentage of votes in their district will be elected to parliament.