Parliaments & Representatives
Insecurity has been identified as one of the contributing factors that makes women shy away from seeking leadership and other political positions.
This was revealed during a community dialogue in Kendu Bay town, Karachuonyo constituency where women said threats and intimidation are hindrance to them when they try to vie for leadership positions.
Click here to read the full article published by The Star Kenya on 29 September 2023.
Patriarchal Norms in Haryana
Haryana has long been characterized by deeply ingrained patriarchal norms, which have significantly limited women’s political participation. According to Reicha Tanwar, a professor of women’s studies at Kurukshetra University, these norms are deeply rooted in the state’s social fabric. In her chapter in the book “Women in State Politics in India: Missing in the Corridors of Power,” Tanwar attributes the low level of women’s participation in Haryana’s politics to a “lack of knowledge and awareness about elections and the electoral process.”
Click here to read the full article published by the Newshour Press on 29 September 2023.
How is the world doing on gender equality? According to the World Economic Forum (WEF), the picture is mixed. The needle is moving in the right direction, according to its latest Global Gender Gap report, but incrementally. At the current rate of progress, the report finds, it will take 131 years to reach full parity. And no country has yet achieved full gender equality.
Click here to read the full article published by the BBC News on 28 September 2023.
Though there had been earlier stirrings for Mexican women’s right to vote, the immediate spark for suffrage in Mexico was struck by the Revolution of 1910. During the Revolution, women took jobs traditionally held by men; many fought alongside men in the war. The experience of the Revolution catalyzed women’s desire to participate equally in civic society and be a part of post-war efforts to define the future of Mexico. To do so, they would need to obtain full citizenship and the right to vote.
Click here to read the full article published by the Mexico News Daily on 27 September 2023.
In a trend that threatens the very essence of democracy, women who are brimming with potential and fresh perspectives are more hesitant than ever to stand for elected office in Scotland. Their number-one reason? Fear of relentless online harassment at the hands of deranged internet bullies. People who dedicate their entire lives to posting bile on the internet – and seemingly not much else.
Click here to read the full article published by The National on 28 September 2023.
Last week, India’s legislature passed a landmark bill requiring the lower house of parliament (known as the Lok Sabha), the Delhi Legislative Assembly, and state legislative assemblies across the country to set aside one-third of their seats for women. The reform represents a significant change in a country that currently ranks 141 out of 185 countries globally with respect to women’s political representation, opening the door for many more women to enter national politics.
Click here to read the full article published by Carnegie Endowment on 26 September 2023.