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Iraq's census: Most dangerous in the world or sign of hope? DW 11/19/2024

Iraq is conducting its first census in 27 years, affecting millions, with concerns about political sensitivities and societal tensions.

Iraq to impose two-day curfew for first census in decades

Iraq is conducting its first population census in 27 years, overcoming challenges from past conflicts and implementing measures for successful execution.

Iraq's census: Most dangerous in the world or sign of hope? DW 11/19/2024

Iraq is conducting its first census in 27 years, affecting millions, with concerns about political sensitivities and societal tensions.

Iraq to impose two-day curfew for first census in decades

Iraq is conducting its first population census in 27 years, overcoming challenges from past conflicts and implementing measures for successful execution.
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#elections

Immigrants already tip scales of US elections without even voting

Immigrants can influence U.S. elections by affecting representation, even without the right to vote.

South Sudan postpones December election by two years

South Sudan's general elections postponed to December 2026 due to unpreparedness, extending the transitional period for necessary processes.
Concerns rise over potential chaos and resource waste if elections do not meet international standards.

Immigrants already tip scales of US elections without even voting

Immigrants can influence U.S. elections by affecting representation, even without the right to vote.

South Sudan postpones December election by two years

South Sudan's general elections postponed to December 2026 due to unpreparedness, extending the transitional period for necessary processes.
Concerns rise over potential chaos and resource waste if elections do not meet international standards.
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Official estimate of trans population in England and Wales dropped by ONS

The estimation of transgender individuals in England and Wales from the census has been downgraded to experimental status due to misinterpretation of the question.

1 million fewer Californians live in poverty. Is that cut enough?

Poverty reduction in California is evident but remains inadequate compared to national trends.
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This Neighborhood Is One of America's Most Diverse

Immigrants add cultural richness and diversity to countries, enhancing workforce and introducing innovative ideas.

The census debacle of Labor's own making Full Story podcast

The Australian government initially planned to include gender identity questions in the 2026 census, later reversed the decision, and finally opted for only one question.
#demographics

Size of Scotland's LGBTQ+ population revealed for first time in new census data

The 2022 census in Scotland revealed the size of the LGBTQ+ population for the first time, detailing numbers of LGB and transgender individuals aged 16 and older.

Burning Man takes an annual census of attendees. Here are last year's findings.

Virgin Burners increased to 43.9%, yet intent to return dropped to 16.5%, indicating changing attitudes among attendees.
For the first time, women attendees outnumber men at Burning Man, representing 49% of participants.

Size of Scotland's LGBTQ+ population revealed for first time in new census data

The 2022 census in Scotland revealed the size of the LGBTQ+ population for the first time, detailing numbers of LGB and transgender individuals aged 16 and older.

Burning Man takes an annual census of attendees. Here are last year's findings.

Virgin Burners increased to 43.9%, yet intent to return dropped to 16.5%, indicating changing attitudes among attendees.
For the first time, women attendees outnumber men at Burning Man, representing 49% of participants.
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Questions on gender and sex variations too complex' for census, social services minister Amanda Rishworth says

Government officials cited complexity as a reason for removing gender and sex questions from the census.

It's official, the census says: Gay male couples like San Francisco. Lesbians like the Berkshires.

Female same-sex couples gravitate towards smaller, pastoral towns, while male same-sex couples prefer urban spaces, reflecting cultural stereotypes and economic factors.

What is France's 'citizen service' and who has to do it?

Teens in France no longer have compulsory military service, but most must do a one-day JDC course on citizenship responsibilities.

Just how many homeless people are in the Bay Area? Annual census aims to nail down a number

The biennial Point-in-Time homelessness census is taking place this week in several Bay Area counties.
The census is required by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and impacts funding for housing and services in each county.

Some US states and NYC succeed in getting 2020 census numbers double-checked and increased

Illinois, California, and New York City have successfully requested a review of their 2020 census figures.
Changes from the reviews will only affect future population estimates and cannot be used for apportionment or redrawing political districts.
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