Parliaments & Representatives
President Droupadi Murmu on Wednesday said the representation of women in politics should increase.” I want to draw your attention towards the subject of women’s representation in this House. When women are excelling in every field, their representation should also increase in politics. It is important to ensure participation of half of the population of the country for its overall development,” she added.
Click here to read the full article published by Ahmedabad Mirror on 14 September 2023.
It is important for men to support women's rights and address the issue of their under-representation, especially in politics.
Sabah Community Development and People's Wellbeing minister Datuk James Ratib said the progress of a society is intricately connected as when women thrive, it benefits everyone.
"As men, we hold a moral responsibility to uplift, empower, and stand in solidarity with our female counterparts.
Click here to read the full article published by New Straits Times on 14 September 2023.
Female politicians who show strength are seen as “aggressive harridans” while male counterparts are seen as “brilliant”, according to Theresa May.
The UK’s second female prime minister also reiterated claims that women in public life who show emotion are seen as “weak” while men who express themselves are celebrated.
Click here to read the full article published by The Telegraph on 13 September 2023.
At a lecture Tuesday at the Memorial Union, Bonnie Stabile, associate dean for student and academic affairs and associate professor at the Schar School of Policy and Government at George Mason University, spoke on the politics and policy around women in power, underrepresentation and rape culture.
Stabile discussed topics from her book, “Women, Power and Rape Culture: The Politics and Policy of Underrepresentation”, which was co-authored with graduate research assistant and doctoral candidate Aubrey Grant and published in September 2022.
Click here to read the full article published by Iowa State Daily on 12 September 2023.
WFD recommended that the National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies (NILDS) should impress on the legislators to create laws that will use both incentives and sanctions to enhance political inclusion.
The Westminster Foundation for Democracy (WFD) has asked the National Assembly to introduce affirmative action bills that will create quotas for women, youth and persons with disabilities in elective and appointive positions.
The recommendation was contained in a WFD report titled; "A Study of Inclusive Practices of Nigeria's Political Parties (2023)". The report was released on Tuesday during a conference held for political parties in Abuja.
Click here to read the full article published by All Africa on 12 September 2023.
When Kylea Tink, Member for North Sydney, decried the “unconstructive noise and aggression” in Australia’s Parliament this week, she wasn’t merely venting frustration. She was challenging the nation‘s political culture, a gesture that marks a turning point in the gender dynamics of Australian leadership.
This significant moment dovetails with Australia’s impressive rise in the World Economic Forum’s Global Gender Gap Report 2023. The country catapulted from a mediocre 50th in 2021 to a commendable 26th rank recently. This leap is not accidental; it results from deliberate political action to empower women.
Click here to read the full article published by Monash University on 13 September 2023.