An ode to women raising the bar at News18 SheShakti2024
07 Oct
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An ode to women raising the bar at News18 SheShakti2024

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Top Stories Tamfitronics HomeIndia NewsAn ode to women raising the bar at News18 SheShakti2024Top Stories Tamfitronics Drawn from all spheres of sports, science, law, arts and defence, the enigmatic line-up of guests established how women continue to pursue their passions despite biases and exploitation in societyBy News18.com October 7, 2024, 8:57:37 PM IST (Published)Many women pioneers descended on the stage at News18’s SheShakti 2024 to share their journey of hardships and success on September 16 in New Delhi, inspiring millions of others. The initiative with its theme ‘Breaking Barriers’ honoured and celebrated exemplary change-makers who dared to overlook the odds and emerge triumphant, taking India to new global heights.The grand forum was a platform where women trailblazers talked about their accomplishments sharply dismissing the notion — ‘this is not for women’. Drawn from all spheres...
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Women of color running for Congress are attacked disproportionately on X, report finds
02 Oct
Science & Technology

Women of color running for Congress are attacked disproportionately on X, report finds

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Technology tamfitronics Women of color running for Congress in 2024 have faced a disproportionate number of attacks on X compared with other candidates, according to a new report from the nonprofit Center for Democracy and Technology (CDT) and the University of Pittsburgh.The report sought to “compare the levels of offensive speech and hate speech that different groups of Congressional candidates are targeted with based on race and gender, with a particular emphasis on women of color.” To do this, the report’s authors analyzed 800,000 tweets that covered a three-month period between May 20 and August 23 of this year. That dataset represented all posts mentioning a candidate running for Congress with an account on X.The report’s authors found that more than 20 percent of posts directed at Black and Asian women candidates “contained offensive language...
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Gambia: Women Politicians Say Inadequate Fund Deterring Their Political Participation
16 Sep
Politics

Gambia: Women Politicians Say Inadequate Fund Deterring Their Political Participation

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Politics tamfitronics Women politicians in rural Gambia said inadequate funding is deterring women's participation in politics, especially contesting in elections in the Gambia.The duo of veteran women politicians said political parties' fund are inadequately financing their political activities which posed serious challenges to their election campaigns.The women politicians cum lady councilors made the statements during the Women in Leadership Project training conducted by National Centre for Civic Education in Basse Area Council.Lady Councillor of Basse Soma Jallow said she struggled to finance her councillorship campaign because she got insufficient funding during the elections.She added that she had personnel sponsor the food and drinks during her campaign and her victory celebration because all her supporters visited her at home.She said women politicians need campaign financing and strategies so that they can mobilise funds and effectively participate...
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6 Women Who Have Attempted to be President in Nigeria
25 Jul
Politics

6 Women Who Have Attempted to be President in Nigeria

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Politics tamfitronics Politics has mostly been led by men, but more and more women are stepping up. Having women in politics is not just about fairness it Is important to make sure everyone is represented.Gender equality means everyone, no matter their gender, should have a say in decisions that affect them. As our world changes, it’s clear that women bring valuable new ideas and solutions to the table.Women have faced many challenges in getting involved in politics, from societal expectations to barriers in the system. However, the growing number of women running for office shows a positive shift towards more inclusive leadership.Women often focus on issues like family supporteducation, and healthcare that are sometimes overlooked.Having more women in politics benefits everyone. Diverse leaders think about a wider range of issues and find better solutions. As...
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