Latest items for LBHO-PRACTICE-3
Nov. 16, 2024, 2:55 p.m.
Countries: Denmark
Variables: LBHO-PRACTICE-3
"A total of 1014 candidates ran for the general election, which was held on Tuesday. Of them, 389 were women" (para 8). This indicates that there is something preventing even numbers of men and women running for office, but 38% of people running were women, and 44% of parliament is women (MB-CODER COMMENT).
Variables: LBHO-PRACTICE-3
"A total of 1014 candidates ran for the general election, which was held on Tuesday. Of them, 389 were women" (para 8). This indicates that there is something preventing even numbers of men and women running for office, but 38% of people running were women, and 44% of parliament is women (MB-CODER COMMENT).
Nov. 7, 2024, 2:19 p.m.
Countries: India
Variables: LBHO-PRACTICE-3
"The BJP [Bharatiya Janata Party] aims to nominate women candidates for about a third of the 543 seats that will be up for grabs in the lower house of parliament in the summer of 2024" (para 11). "Reuters interviews with six other senior women politicians in the BJP identified the biggest roadblock to change as a lack of will among socially conservative party officials at state and district level, where politicians typically begin their careers. They said the issue had become apparent in the run-up to a string of elections for state assemblies being held this year, adding that on several occasions Modi [prime minister] and other national leaders had...more
Variables: LBHO-PRACTICE-3
"The BJP [Bharatiya Janata Party] aims to nominate women candidates for about a third of the 543 seats that will be up for grabs in the lower house of parliament in the summer of 2024" (para 11). "Reuters interviews with six other senior women politicians in the BJP identified the biggest roadblock to change as a lack of will among socially conservative party officials at state and district level, where politicians typically begin their careers. They said the issue had become apparent in the run-up to a string of elections for state assemblies being held this year, adding that on several occasions Modi [prime minister] and other national leaders had...more
Oct. 10, 2024, 1:33 p.m.
Countries: D R Congo
Variables: LBHO-PRACTICE-3
In 2023, a law was passed that one out of every three people on a ballot must be a woman. Unfortunately, women don’t have the means to put themselves ahead of their political rivals, so they are often not elected. Dr. Gisele Ndaya Luseba, former Minister of Gender, Children, and Family is trying to improve that. Overall, the highest leaders in the country want to protect women, but the mid-level leaders of business, enterprise, and other endeavors look to their own self-interest and aren’t on-board with women’s equality.
Variables: LBHO-PRACTICE-3
In 2023, a law was passed that one out of every three people on a ballot must be a woman. Unfortunately, women don’t have the means to put themselves ahead of their political rivals, so they are often not elected. Dr. Gisele Ndaya Luseba, former Minister of Gender, Children, and Family is trying to improve that. Overall, the highest leaders in the country want to protect women, but the mid-level leaders of business, enterprise, and other endeavors look to their own self-interest and aren’t on-board with women’s equality.
Oct. 9, 2024, 7:59 p.m.
Countries: Belize
Variables: LBHO-PRACTICE-3
"Commitments were made to increase women’s political participation at all levels. It envisioned adequate human and financial resources for effective gender response as well as improved coordination and collaboration between agencies plus a supportive policy and programming environment. The 2021–2030 version looked at the gaps and challenges and outlined clearer responses including implementation, monitoring, evaluation, costs, and shared responsibilities. Gender-based violence is brought more to the forefront and Organizational System Strengthening was added as a sixth pillar" (10). “ 'Horizon 2030: National Development Framework for Belize 2010-2030'...reiterates inclusion of women in development processes especially at the highest levels of political leadership and supports special temporary measures to increase the number...more
Variables: LBHO-PRACTICE-3
"Commitments were made to increase women’s political participation at all levels. It envisioned adequate human and financial resources for effective gender response as well as improved coordination and collaboration between agencies plus a supportive policy and programming environment. The 2021–2030 version looked at the gaps and challenges and outlined clearer responses including implementation, monitoring, evaluation, costs, and shared responsibilities. Gender-based violence is brought more to the forefront and Organizational System Strengthening was added as a sixth pillar" (10). “ 'Horizon 2030: National Development Framework for Belize 2010-2030'...reiterates inclusion of women in development processes especially at the highest levels of political leadership and supports special temporary measures to increase the number...more
July 18, 2024, 6:38 p.m.
Countries: Guatemala
Variables: LBHO-PRACTICE-3
"In 2021, the Supreme Electoral Court reviewed and updated the Gender Equity Policy and developed a protocol to address violence against women in the political and electoral sphere, with a view to promoting civic and political action by women throughout the electoral process" (17).
Variables: LBHO-PRACTICE-3
"In 2021, the Supreme Electoral Court reviewed and updated the Gender Equity Policy and developed a protocol to address violence against women in the political and electoral sphere, with a view to promoting civic and political action by women throughout the electoral process" (17).
April 30, 2024, 8:19 p.m.
Countries: Israel
Variables: LBHO-PRACTICE-1, LBHO-PRACTICE-3
"There are fewer women in government than just a year ago. Two of the ultra-Orthodox parties in the governing coalition effectively ban women from running for office, ignoring a 2019 Supreme Court ruling saying that they had to end the practice" (para 19).
Variables: LBHO-PRACTICE-1, LBHO-PRACTICE-3
"There are fewer women in government than just a year ago. Two of the ultra-Orthodox parties in the governing coalition effectively ban women from running for office, ignoring a 2019 Supreme Court ruling saying that they had to end the practice" (para 19).
April 28, 2024, 10:46 p.m.
Countries: Brazil
Variables: LBHO-PRACTICE-3
"These manifestations of violence include sexist and misogynist insults, sexual abuse, removing the women from their positions, threats made against their lives, and even femicide"(para 1). "The Committee of Experts has learned of several cases, reported in the media and denounced by high-level State authorities, in which councilwomen have been victims of systematic attacks aimed at undermining their participation in political life" (para 2). "In particular, the Committee is concerned about the acts of violence suffered by five women councilors in the state of Santa Catarina, after they denounced alleged Nazi salutes and anti-democratic behavior during a demonstration against the results of the presidential elections. In addition to receiving insults...more
Variables: LBHO-PRACTICE-3
"These manifestations of violence include sexist and misogynist insults, sexual abuse, removing the women from their positions, threats made against their lives, and even femicide"(para 1). "The Committee of Experts has learned of several cases, reported in the media and denounced by high-level State authorities, in which councilwomen have been victims of systematic attacks aimed at undermining their participation in political life" (para 2). "In particular, the Committee is concerned about the acts of violence suffered by five women councilors in the state of Santa Catarina, after they denounced alleged Nazi salutes and anti-democratic behavior during a demonstration against the results of the presidential elections. In addition to receiving insults...more
April 19, 2024, 3:06 p.m.
Countries: Serbia
Variables: LBHO-PRACTICE-3
"[There are] reports of high levels of discriminatory gender stereotypes that hinder the advancement of women’s rights in the State party" (6). "[T]he Women’s Parliamentary Network [was established]... The activities of the Women’s Parliamentary Network have been suspended" (10).
Variables: LBHO-PRACTICE-3
"[There are] reports of high levels of discriminatory gender stereotypes that hinder the advancement of women’s rights in the State party" (6). "[T]he Women’s Parliamentary Network [was established]... The activities of the Women’s Parliamentary Network have been suspended" (10).
April 9, 2024, 7:36 a.m.
Countries: United Kingdom
Variables: LBHO-PRACTICE-3
Truss has been under pressure not to appoint a cabinet of loyalists to try to unite the party. But allies have already rejected such a move, suggesting it would mean giving jobs to those who had openly criticised her throughout the bruising leadership campaign. 'She would be appointing people who didn’t support her – people who very publicly said her ideas were shit and she’s incompetent,' one cabinet minister said (para 20-21).
Variables: LBHO-PRACTICE-3
Truss has been under pressure not to appoint a cabinet of loyalists to try to unite the party. But allies have already rejected such a move, suggesting it would mean giving jobs to those who had openly criticised her throughout the bruising leadership campaign. 'She would be appointing people who didn’t support her – people who very publicly said her ideas were shit and she’s incompetent,' one cabinet minister said (para 20-21).
March 30, 2024, 2:46 p.m.
Countries: Lithuania
Variables: LBHO-PRACTICE-3
"[O]nly one political party implemented voluntary quotas for the nomination of women candidates for the recent national elections" (9).
Variables: LBHO-PRACTICE-3
"[O]nly one political party implemented voluntary quotas for the nomination of women candidates for the recent national elections" (9).
March 15, 2024, 2:30 p.m.
Countries: Gabon
Variables: LBHO-PRACTICE-3
"[T]he network of women senators of Gabon has conducted a capacity-building programme since 2017 with the support of the United Nations system" (13). "[W]e are pleased by the entry into Government of two women graduates of the training programme and a dozen women parliamentarians" (14).
Variables: LBHO-PRACTICE-3
"[T]he network of women senators of Gabon has conducted a capacity-building programme since 2017 with the support of the United Nations system" (13). "[W]e are pleased by the entry into Government of two women graduates of the training programme and a dozen women parliamentarians" (14).
Feb. 20, 2024, 6:27 p.m.
Countries: D R Congo
Variables: LBHO-PRACTICE-3
"[T]raining programmes for women on political and public life to ensure their political empowerment [are non-existent]" (10).
Variables: LBHO-PRACTICE-3
"[T]raining programmes for women on political and public life to ensure their political empowerment [are non-existent]" (10).
Feb. 16, 2024, 4:44 p.m.
Countries: Honduras
Variables: LBHO-PRACTICE-3
"'I think it’s that she avoids controversy, but by avoiding controversy one also seems to have that image of a weak person, so I feel that the common person in Honduras perceives her as weak, as someone who is not leading,' said Sandy Cabrera" (para 14). "That perception has been fed not only by Castro’s apparent reluctance to be in the spotlight, but also by the machismo and patriarchal bias that permeates society, and – as several feminists suggested – her own family too. 'If there’s one thing that perpetuates the patriarchy from the seat of power, it’s Mel Zelaya,' said Jessica Sánchez, referring to Castro’s husband, the former president...more
Variables: LBHO-PRACTICE-3
"'I think it’s that she avoids controversy, but by avoiding controversy one also seems to have that image of a weak person, so I feel that the common person in Honduras perceives her as weak, as someone who is not leading,' said Sandy Cabrera" (para 14). "That perception has been fed not only by Castro’s apparent reluctance to be in the spotlight, but also by the machismo and patriarchal bias that permeates society, and – as several feminists suggested – her own family too. 'If there’s one thing that perpetuates the patriarchy from the seat of power, it’s Mel Zelaya,' said Jessica Sánchez, referring to Castro’s husband, the former president...more
Jan. 29, 2024, 5:50 p.m.
Countries: Bosnia-Herzegovina
Variables: LBHO-PRACTICE-3
"[There is the presence of] Anti-gender discourse and online threats against women politicians, [by high-level politicians… No] effective measures [have been adopted] for the protection of women politicians [] to enable them to freely undertake their important work without fear or threat of violence or harassment" (7). "The introduction of an open list system by the amendment to the electoral law, in 2013, is disadvantageous for women candidates [because there is a] lack of training on political leadership, negotiation and campaigning skills for women candidates" (9). "[C]apacity-building programmes [are not provided] for women candidates on campaigning and political leadership skills, in particular for women facing intersecting forms of discrimination, such...more
Variables: LBHO-PRACTICE-3
"[There is the presence of] Anti-gender discourse and online threats against women politicians, [by high-level politicians… No] effective measures [have been adopted] for the protection of women politicians [] to enable them to freely undertake their important work without fear or threat of violence or harassment" (7). "The introduction of an open list system by the amendment to the electoral law, in 2013, is disadvantageous for women candidates [because there is a] lack of training on political leadership, negotiation and campaigning skills for women candidates" (9). "[C]apacity-building programmes [are not provided] for women candidates on campaigning and political leadership skills, in particular for women facing intersecting forms of discrimination, such...more
Jan. 19, 2024, 12:06 p.m.
Countries: Central African Rep
Variables: LBHO-PRACTICE-3
"[A] women’s lobbying group is fully involved in the process of revising the electoral code, some of whose provisions favour greater representation of women in the next elections" (18).
Variables: LBHO-PRACTICE-3
"[A] women’s lobbying group is fully involved in the process of revising the electoral code, some of whose provisions favour greater representation of women in the next elections" (18).
Jan. 16, 2024, 6:33 p.m.
Countries: Botswana
Variables: LBHO-PRACTICE-3
"One of Botswana’s greatest challenges is reaching the desired numbers of women in decision making positions, particularly in politics" (7). This suggests that there are practices or customs that keep women from holding office. (VMH - CODER COMMENT).
Variables: LBHO-PRACTICE-3
"One of Botswana’s greatest challenges is reaching the desired numbers of women in decision making positions, particularly in politics" (7). This suggests that there are practices or customs that keep women from holding office. (VMH - CODER COMMENT).
Jan. 4, 2024, 10:41 a.m.
Countries: Singapore
Variables: LBHO-PRACTICE-3, IIP-PRACTICE-2
"Victims of harassment could also apply for Protection Orders requiring harassers to stop the harassing behaviour; and to prevent the spread of harassing communication" (36).
Variables: LBHO-PRACTICE-3, IIP-PRACTICE-2
"Victims of harassment could also apply for Protection Orders requiring harassers to stop the harassing behaviour; and to prevent the spread of harassing communication" (36).
Nov. 21, 2023, 5:58 p.m.
Countries: China
Variables: LBHO-PRACTICE-3
"Chinese women are held back by a variety of factors, Pan said. They include cultural expectations that women do more in the home, a career structure that forces them to retire earlier than men, just as they might be reaching their professional peak, and education and socialisation that discourages them from political ambitions" (para. 14). "In reality this policy has often been interpreted as 'one woman is OK', so there is only one woman. This obviously shows the quota system being adopted is effective, but more needs to be done” (para. 28).
Variables: LBHO-PRACTICE-3
"Chinese women are held back by a variety of factors, Pan said. They include cultural expectations that women do more in the home, a career structure that forces them to retire earlier than men, just as they might be reaching their professional peak, and education and socialisation that discourages them from political ambitions" (para. 14). "In reality this policy has often been interpreted as 'one woman is OK', so there is only one woman. This obviously shows the quota system being adopted is effective, but more needs to be done” (para. 28).
Nov. 6, 2023, 11:49 p.m.
Countries: China
Variables: LBHO-PRACTICE-3
"[As of the end of 2017, 29 provinces (autonomous regions and municipalities)] had formulated or revised methods for the election of villagers’ committees, providing more concrete legal safeguards for rural women’s participation in the practice of villagers’ self-governance" (11).
Variables: LBHO-PRACTICE-3
"[As of the end of 2017, 29 provinces (autonomous regions and municipalities)] had formulated or revised methods for the election of villagers’ committees, providing more concrete legal safeguards for rural women’s participation in the practice of villagers’ self-governance" (11).
Nov. 3, 2023, 11:41 a.m.
Countries: South Korea
Variables: LBHO-PRACTICE-3
“But when Park pushed to investigate allegations of sexual assault within her party, she was labelled a troublemaker, and after poor local election results she was pushed aside” (para 16). Park's role in the government was dismissed after she sought to expose sexual assualt within her political party. It can be assumed that other women would likewise be dismissed if they negatively influence the image of male colleagues (ET - CODER COMMENT).
Variables: LBHO-PRACTICE-3
“But when Park pushed to investigate allegations of sexual assault within her party, she was labelled a troublemaker, and after poor local election results she was pushed aside” (para 16). Park's role in the government was dismissed after she sought to expose sexual assualt within her political party. It can be assumed that other women would likewise be dismissed if they negatively influence the image of male colleagues (ET - CODER COMMENT).
Oct. 15, 2023, 2:41 p.m.
Countries: United Kingdom
Variables: LBHO-PRACTICE-3
"They said that while the Speaker could decide to allow babies to accompany their mothers in exceptional circumstances, the ‘firm expectation should remain that members do not participate in proceedings while caring for a baby'" (para 3). Women are often responsible for childcare. Barring babies adds a block for women participating in government that does not affect men to the same degree (ET - CODER COMMENT). "Last night Miss Creasy said: ‘This committee didn’t speak to a single person outside Parliament despite many of us encouraging them to do so, so I’m not surprised they don’t recognise who is put off Parliament by its antiquated rules and approach to women...more
Variables: LBHO-PRACTICE-3
"They said that while the Speaker could decide to allow babies to accompany their mothers in exceptional circumstances, the ‘firm expectation should remain that members do not participate in proceedings while caring for a baby'" (para 3). Women are often responsible for childcare. Barring babies adds a block for women participating in government that does not affect men to the same degree (ET - CODER COMMENT). "Last night Miss Creasy said: ‘This committee didn’t speak to a single person outside Parliament despite many of us encouraging them to do so, so I’m not surprised they don’t recognise who is put off Parliament by its antiquated rules and approach to women...more
Oct. 4, 2023, 6:58 a.m.
Countries: Angola
Variables: LBHO-PRACTICE-3
"Political Parties Act No. 22/10 of 3 December 2010 provides for a minimum of 30 per cent representation of women on the lists of political parties taking part in general elections" (9). This implementation is not being monitored (MV- coder comment).
Variables: LBHO-PRACTICE-3
"Political Parties Act No. 22/10 of 3 December 2010 provides for a minimum of 30 per cent representation of women on the lists of political parties taking part in general elections" (9). This implementation is not being monitored (MV- coder comment).
Sept. 30, 2023, 4 p.m.
Countries: Kazakhstan
Variables: LBHO-PRACTICE-3
"The Committee welcomes the increased representation of women in the judiciary and at different levels of the executive branch and the increased participation of women in political parties. The Committee is concerned, however, about the following: (d) The low representation of women in the governing bodies of political parties" (p.10).
Variables: LBHO-PRACTICE-3
"The Committee welcomes the increased representation of women in the judiciary and at different levels of the executive branch and the increased participation of women in political parties. The Committee is concerned, however, about the following: (d) The low representation of women in the governing bodies of political parties" (p.10).
Sept. 22, 2023, 8:51 a.m.
Countries: Angola
Variables: LBHO-PRACTICE-3
"Some observers believed traditional and cultural factors prevented women from participating in political life to the same extent as men" (15).
Variables: LBHO-PRACTICE-3
"Some observers believed traditional and cultural factors prevented women from participating in political life to the same extent as men" (15).
Sept. 18, 2023, 2 a.m.
Countries: Bhutan
Variables: LBHO-PRACTICE-2, LBHO-PRACTICE-3
"Lily Wangchuk, the first and only woman president of a Bhutanese political party, referred in 2013 to 'huge gender gaps' in societal attitudes, which have inspired her to continue pursuing her political ambitions. Wangchuk, whose Druk Chirwang Tshogpa party was eliminated in the first round of elections that year after garnering only 6 percent of the vote, told the Indian business news publication Mint: 'during my campaign, my male opponents said, ‘[How] can a woman assume such an enormous responsibility?’ If I quit now, I will be proving them right.' " (para.3).
Variables: LBHO-PRACTICE-2, LBHO-PRACTICE-3
"Lily Wangchuk, the first and only woman president of a Bhutanese political party, referred in 2013 to 'huge gender gaps' in societal attitudes, which have inspired her to continue pursuing her political ambitions. Wangchuk, whose Druk Chirwang Tshogpa party was eliminated in the first round of elections that year after garnering only 6 percent of the vote, told the Indian business news publication Mint: 'during my campaign, my male opponents said, ‘[How] can a woman assume such an enormous responsibility?’ If I quit now, I will be proving them right.' " (para.3).
Sept. 18, 2023, 2 a.m.
Countries: Bhutan
Variables: LBHO-PRACTICE-2, LBHO-PRACTICE-3
"Lily Wangchuk, the first and only woman president of a Bhutanese political party, referred in 2013 to 'huge gender gaps' in societal attitudes, which have inspired her to continue pursuing her political ambitions. Wangchuk, whose Druk Chirwang Tshogpa party was eliminated in the first round of elections that year after garnering only 6 percent of the vote, told the Indian business news publication Mint: 'during my campaign, my male opponents said, ‘[How] can a woman assume such an enormous responsibility?’ If I quit now, I will be proving them right.' " (para.3).
Variables: LBHO-PRACTICE-2, LBHO-PRACTICE-3
"Lily Wangchuk, the first and only woman president of a Bhutanese political party, referred in 2013 to 'huge gender gaps' in societal attitudes, which have inspired her to continue pursuing her political ambitions. Wangchuk, whose Druk Chirwang Tshogpa party was eliminated in the first round of elections that year after garnering only 6 percent of the vote, told the Indian business news publication Mint: 'during my campaign, my male opponents said, ‘[How] can a woman assume such an enormous responsibility?’ If I quit now, I will be proving them right.' " (para.3).
Sept. 12, 2023, 11:48 a.m.
Countries: China
Variables: LBHO-PRACTICE-3
"In 70 years of the Chinese Communist Party, there has never been a single woman on the Politburo's elite Standing Committee. 'Why?' asks [Leta] Hong Fincher [a Hong Kong-American writer]. 'I believe that China's all-male rulers have decided that they systematic subjugation of women is essential to maintaining Communist Party survival' " (para 25-26).
Variables: LBHO-PRACTICE-3
"In 70 years of the Chinese Communist Party, there has never been a single woman on the Politburo's elite Standing Committee. 'Why?' asks [Leta] Hong Fincher [a Hong Kong-American writer]. 'I believe that China's all-male rulers have decided that they systematic subjugation of women is essential to maintaining Communist Party survival' " (para 25-26).
Aug. 24, 2023, 1:08 a.m.
Countries: Cape Verde
Variables: LBHO-PRACTICE-3
"[T]emporary special measures, such as outreach or support programmes, the allocation and/or reallocation of resources, preferential treatment, targeted recruitment, hiring, training and promotion and statutory quotas, to redress gaps in participation in political and public life [are not currently implemented and promoted]" (4).
Variables: LBHO-PRACTICE-3
"[T]emporary special measures, such as outreach or support programmes, the allocation and/or reallocation of resources, preferential treatment, targeted recruitment, hiring, training and promotion and statutory quotas, to redress gaps in participation in political and public life [are not currently implemented and promoted]" (4).
Aug. 8, 2023, 8:30 p.m.
Countries: Bulgaria
Variables: LBHO-PRACTICE-3
"[T]he State party has not adopted temporary special measures to achieve substantive equality between women and men and has not implemented quota systems for the public and private sectors" (4). "The lack of training on political leadership, negotiation and campaigning skills for women candidates for public office [is a concern]… [C]apacity-building on campaigning and political leadership skills, in particular for women facing intersecting forms of discrimination, such as Roma women, rural women and women with disabilities, and awareness among political leaders and the public about the fact that the full, equal, free and democratic participation of women in political and public life on an equal basis with men is required...more
Variables: LBHO-PRACTICE-3
"[T]he State party has not adopted temporary special measures to achieve substantive equality between women and men and has not implemented quota systems for the public and private sectors" (4). "The lack of training on political leadership, negotiation and campaigning skills for women candidates for public office [is a concern]… [C]apacity-building on campaigning and political leadership skills, in particular for women facing intersecting forms of discrimination, such as Roma women, rural women and women with disabilities, and awareness among political leaders and the public about the fact that the full, equal, free and democratic participation of women in political and public life on an equal basis with men is required...more
July 10, 2023, 9:26 p.m.
Countries: Maldives
Variables: LBHO-PRACTICE-3
"On the Committee’s CO regarding temporary special measures (TSMs) in the Gender Equality Act and implementation of these, including measures to address the disadvantages and inequalities faced by women outside Male and in remote islands, migrant women, women with disabilities and women heads of household, since 2008, under the leadership of the MOGFSS, efforts have been made to establish TSMs among political parties to increase women’s leadership, but with no success. There is no specific study or finding however, below are some challenges that women face in competing and winning: Women find in difficult to get funds and lack of support they receive from families and community in participating politics;...more
Variables: LBHO-PRACTICE-3
"On the Committee’s CO regarding temporary special measures (TSMs) in the Gender Equality Act and implementation of these, including measures to address the disadvantages and inequalities faced by women outside Male and in remote islands, migrant women, women with disabilities and women heads of household, since 2008, under the leadership of the MOGFSS, efforts have been made to establish TSMs among political parties to increase women’s leadership, but with no success. There is no specific study or finding however, below are some challenges that women face in competing and winning: Women find in difficult to get funds and lack of support they receive from families and community in participating politics;...more