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Active political participation for all citizens of a state is the core value of democracy. Gender democracy needs to become a component within the process of democratization in conflict areas as well as in gender-hierarchical organisational structures or cultures. The Heinrich Böll Foundation is using very different approaches to achieve political participation of women.

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South Caucasus: Gender in Scholarship Papers

 - Presented material is a collection of works on gender issues prepared by scholars of the South Caucasus Regional Office the Heinrich Boell Foundation's Scholarship Program. The presented studies belong to the young scientists involved in the social sciences in the South Caucasus region, who were at different times the scholars of the Foundation.  more»

Afghanistan

Women’s Perceptions of the Afghan National Police

 - The security needs of Afghan men and women differ. Whereas men bear the brunt of the direct impacts of conflict, women disproportionately suffer from the indirect effects such as increased levels of domestic violence, decreased access to health care and poverty. Due to this difference in security needs, gender must be taken into account when evaluating the relationship between citizens and the Afghan National Police (ANP). more»

Middle East

Women, Revolution, Politics and Power

 - During the Arab uprisings, an unprecedented number of women took to the streets, paving the way for a more important role in politics. However, in the transitional period that follows, they now have to fight against their exclusion from the political arena. Dalal al-Bizri more»

GENDER KICKS 2011

 -  From January 26 to June 17 Germany is hosting the FIFA World Cup 2011 – the 6th Women's Word Cup. The Gunda Werner Institute is playing along by providing background information and insights. more»

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Women's Voices, Women's Choices - 100 years International Women’s Day

 - What are the achievements in the battle for more gender equality, what are the hopes and dreams women having nowadays? Which challenges and obstacles need women to overcome when seeking for their rights and their self-determination? We have asked our female partners from around the world about their viewpoints concerning this special anniversary. more»

North America

Middle East

Palestine

Gender Kicks in Ramallah

 -  “Gender Kicks 2011” offers the perfect opportunity to put gender issues on the public agenda, through culture, sports and politics. On 26 June 2011 the series of events will be opened with a kick-off panel that will gather female soccer players, trainers and representatives of female Palestinian football initiative. more»

Middle East

In the Wake of Arab Revolts: Women’s Rights in the Balance - Interview with Hanan Abdel Rahman-Rabbani

 - The Open Society Foundations’ Senior Program Officer on Women’s Rights in the Arab regional office in Amman in an interview on the role of women in the arab revolutions, their issues and needs, their ability to position themselves in the decision-making process, their main concerns and about fears and the role of islamists. Layla Al-Zubaidi and Hanan Abdel Rahman-Rabbani more»

Asia

Pakistan

Report - Gendered Perceptions and Impact of Terrorism / Talibanization in Pakistan

 - Dr Farzana Bari in collaboration with Heinrich-Boll-Stiftung carried out a research on  Gendered Perceptions and Impact of Terrorism/ Talibanization  in Pakistan. She points out that although radicalization of society has been going on since 1980s but the proportion of the political violence and brutality which is currently evident in suicide bombings  is a new phenomena. more»

Pakistan

Radicalization of State and Society in Pakistan

 - Given the recent terrorist attacks in Pakistan in depth analysis on the phenomena referred to as ‘radicalization’ or ‘Talibanization’ is becoming increasingly urgent. This piece is an excerpt of the book of Heinrich-Böll-Stiftung Head Office “Pakistan: Reality, denial and the complexity of its state”.   By Rubina Saigol more»

Cambodia - Video

Women in local Governance

 - Women´s political role in Cambodia is hampered by gender based discrimination, but woman have much to say about local political issues. See a series of interviews filmed at a workshop in Kratie province in December 2008.  more»

Africa

South Africa

Challenges to Mainstreaming Gender in Legislation and Governance

 - May 14, 2010 - May 14, 2010 - In an attempt to stimulate dialogue, together with the Gender Advocacy Programme, the Commission for Gender Equality and the Heinrich Boll Stiftung hosted an event on “Challenges to Mainstreaming Gender in Legislation and Governance: Comparative Perspectives" in Cape Town on the 3rd February 2010. The roundtable brought together public representatives, civil society organisations and academics.  more»
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Nigeria

Gender Equality in Nigeria Football

- “We Play for Gender Equality” was the slogan for the recent Media Roundtable on Female Football in Nigeria organized by the Foundation with Search & Groom. The event was put together in commemoration of 100 years of International Women’s Day. In the preambles of a paper presentation”..when we describe the game as beautiful, we see the future as feminine and for those who know the link, if you conclude that football is a woman, you will not be wrong"  Aisha Falode reflects on Nigeria football with gender lenses more»
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South Africa

Conversation: Gender Policy in South Africa

 - Seeking insights into how southern African feminists think about the situation, feminist, author and journalist Christi van der Westhuizen discusses the possibilities for feminist action in South Africa today with Claire Mathonsi, who until recently was the director of operations at the Western Cape Network on Violence Against Women. more»
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