Remedying the underrepresentation of women in Burmese elections

By Tihana Bartulac Blanc

July 14, 2015   |   0 comments

Burmese democracy has a famously female face in Aung San Suu Kyi, but women are still underrepresented in politics. Electoral integrity expert Tihana Bartulac Blanc explores this phenomenon in Burmese politics and how to remedy it. ...
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Girls’ Education: Now is the time for real progress

By Rekha Mehra and Chelsea Decaminada

July 13, 2015   |   0 comments

As the Third International Conference on Financing for Development kicks off, global leaders have the chance to demand greater investment in girls’ education. “It is time to refresh our commitment to girls’ education, set visionary targets and commit the necessary resources for a brighter future for the world’s children,” declares Rehka Mehra, Creative’s gender and economic development expert....
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The age of inclusivity vs. the era of violent extremism

By Michael McCabe

June 30, 2015   |   0 comments

There are two divergent trends actively at work globally today. On the one hand, you see the intolerance of ideological extremism that plays on those who feel isolated, disaffected or morally superior. On the other hand, we are moving toward an Age of Inclusivity....
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CSOs & solar-powered computers to drive Cambodia’s electoral progress

By Christopher Smyser

June 29, 2015   |   0 comments

With the passage of long-awaited electoral reform laws, Cambodia’s civil society and an educated electorate will play a key role in ensuring that the laws in practice advance democracy. Solar-powered computers may be one innovative, environmentally-friendly and affordable tool to provide voter education and keep democracy on track....
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Fatherhood examined in unprecedented global study

By David Newstead

June 19, 2015   |   0 comments

"Fathers matter." That is the key take-away of a newly released report examining the State of the World's Fathers, an unprecedented data-driven analysis of fatherhood around the world. ...
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