Tag: Women in Politics
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Women Remain Underrepresented in National Council, New Data Shows
Persistent Gender Gap in National Council The National Council continues to reflect a notable gender imbalance, with women accounting for only seven of its 42 members. This figure marks a slight improvement from the previous term but underscores a persistent disparity in representation at the upper house of parliament. National Council secretary Tousy Namiseb highlighted…
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Women Still Underrepresented in Namibia’s National Council
Persistent Gender Gap in Namibia’s National Council Women continue to be underrepresented in Namibia’s National Council, with only seven of the 42 members being female. Officials described the ratio as a sign that gender parity remains a distant target, even as the council enters a new term. The figures come from National Council secretary Tousy…
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Is the US Ready for a Woman President? Michelle Obama Speaks Truth to Power
Introduction: A pointed question from a trusted voice Former first lady Michelle Obama recently spoke candidly about a question that has long hovered over American politics: are we ready for a woman to lead the United States? During a candid conversation with Ellis Ross to promote her new book, Obama suggested that while progress has…
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You’re all lying: Is the US ready for a woman president? What Michelle Obama said
What Michelle Obama said about a woman president In a recent conversation promoting her new book, former First Lady Michelle Obama addressed the persistent question of whether the United States is ready for a woman to hold the presidency. Speaking with host Ellis Ross, Obama argued that systemic barriers continue to block the path to…
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Michelle Obama: The US Isn’t Ready for a Woman President — What It Means for 2024 and Beyond
Context Behind Michelle Obama’s Comment Former first lady Michelle Obama recently sparked renewed debate about gender in American politics when she suggested that the United States isn’t yet ready for a woman to hold the presidency. Speaking at a public event, Obama referenced the 2024 presidential bid by Vice President Kamala Harris as evidence of…
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Michelle Obama: The U.S. Isn’t Ready for a Woman President — What It Means for 2024 and Beyond
Overview: A candid remark from a former first lady In a recent public appearance, former first lady Michelle Obama offered a pointed observation about American politics: the country, in her view, isn’t ready for a woman president. The remark linked the broader cultural climate to the challenges faced by women seeking the nation’s highest office,…
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Hotshot of the Week: Samia Suluhu Hassan’s Moment of Command
Samia Suluhu Hassan: A moment that defined a presidency When Samia Suluhu Hassan became president of the United Republic of Tanzania in March 2021, the country faced a moment of national introspection. The unexpected succession followed the death of her predecessor, John Magufuli, thrusting Hassan into a role that would require steady hands, measured reform,…
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Sanae Takaichi: Japan’s First Female PM Candidate Emerges
Overview: A conservative path to Japan’s top job Sanae Takaichi, the newly elected head of Japan’s ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP), is positioned to become the country’s first female prime minister. At 64, she defeated younger challengers in a leadership contest and now faces the task of unifying the party and pushing through policies at…
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Sanae Takaichi: Japan’s Likely First Female Prime Minister and Her Controversial Path
Who is Sanae Takaichi? Sanae Takaichi is a veteran conservative politician in Japan and the newly elected head of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP). At 64, she rose to the party’s top post in a leadership contest that pitted her against younger reformist copilots and seasoned rivals alike. Analysts say her victory makes her…
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Japan’s Next Chapter: Sane Takaichi Could Become the Nation’s First Female Prime Minister
Rising to the Top: Sane Takaichi and the Historic Moment Japan appears poised for a watershed moment as Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) lawmakers selected Sane Takaichi as the party’s new leader. In a leadership contest that saw five contenders, Takaichi edged out the son of a former prime minister and cemented her status as the…