Changing Politics, One Vote at a Time | Devika Partiman | TEDxVienna

There is a simple trick to get more women elected, all it takes is your vote! Social activist Devika Partiman tells the story of how her foundation changed Dutch politics. By spreading a simple voting tactic, the foundation is getting more women elected. An inspiring story about grassroots activism that will make you long for the next elections.
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Devika Partiman is a social organizer and activist. As founder of the foundation 'Stem op een Vrouw' (Vote for a Woman), her work enhances the number of women elected and running for office in The Netherlands. A returning theme in her work is identifying flaws in our democracy and offering solutions. Political representation is always an important part of her solution.
This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at ted.com/tedx Devika Partiman is a social organizer and activist. As co-founder of the foundation 'Stem op een Vrouw' (Vote for a Woman), her work enhances the number of women elected and running for office in The Netherlands. A returning theme in her work is identifying flaws in our democracy and offering solutions. Political representation is always an important part of her solution. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at www.ted.com/tedx

[@RoelMaalderink]

Very brave initiative, good story!

[@womensmarchthenetherlands7987]

We're incredibly proud of the terrific work Devika and her team has been been doing in the Netherlands! Many, many people should follow her example and step up their leadership. This is not mindlessly selecting women and putting them in office; the women running for political parties were very qualified but the system was designed to disadvantage them. Devika didn't break the rules, or even promoted voting for any random person --- she worked on informing voters how the system actually worked and how it matters a great deal to think about HOW you vote.

[@PaulKhoe]

In Purmerend werkte het ( gemeenteraad 2018)

[@Rottingdaal]

Go Devika!

[@imaniaia]

😍