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Digital technologies have expanded opportunities for women in political participation, advocacy, and knowledge-sharing, but also present significant risks, particularly through technology-…
To this day, decision-making remains widely dominated by men as they make up 64% of elected local officials, 73% of parliamentarians, 77% of cabinet ministers, and about 90% of heads of government…
The gender gap in politics remains the largest gender gap across sectors. In 2022, women are still marginalized and unfairly represented at all levels of government globally, making up 36% of…
“Increasing the proportion of women in public institutions makes them more representative, increases innovation, improves decision-making
Women continue to be severely underrepresented in decision-making processes and bodies across the world at all levels.
The under-representation of women at any level of governance and decision-making results in a democratic deficit. It has been proven time and again that diverse groups make…
Research and experience has documen
Young people are often excluded or overlooked as political candidates.
In September 2015, 193 Member State