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Ben Nussbaumer

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Ben Nussbaumer is an international development consultant based in Washington, DC.

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Bahraini Women Make Gains amid Tightening Political Freedom

Since adopting a new constitution in 2001, the government of Bahrain has promoted women’s rights and political participation. However, challenges remain for reaching gender equality in politics, and for creating a more open political space in the kingdom.

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A Bahraini woman votes in a polling station in Riffa, Bahrain, Nov. 22, 2014. (AP Photo/Hasan Jamali)