Women's Leadership
Women leaders and activists from Zimbabwe and Botswana yesterday kicked off a two-day cross-generational summit to discuss women's political participation and leadership.
The conference which is hosted by Women and Law in Southern Africa (WLSA) Zimbabwe and Botswana, is scheduled for the 12th and 13th June at Avani and is aimed at stimulating dialogue and creating a platform for solidarity on issues affecting women in politics.
Click here to read the full article published by The Voice BW on 13 June 2023.
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Rinsola Abiola is an advocate for gender equity and youth inclusion in governance and works at the intersection of politics and civil society to promote enhanced representation for marginalised groups in decision-making structures.
A politician, communications specialist and government relations professional, she was Special Assistant on Media to the former speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Yakubu Dogara.
Click here to read the full article published by Guardian on 13 June 2023.
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Among the many key concerns and questions raised at previous meetings of the annual Conference of the Parties, I have all too often asked: “Where are all the women?”
The conspicuous gender imbalance at major climate dialogues has permeated from committee rooms through to the national delegations involved in the negotiations on critical climate issues.
Most recently, at Cop27, an analysis from the BBC showed that women comprised just 34 per cent of committee members, with men making up 90 per cent of teams represented by some countries.
Despite member states pledging in 2011 to increase women’s participation in the climate talks, representation has fallen from a peak of 38 per cent at Cop24 in the Polish city of Katowice in 2018.
Click here to read the full article published by The National News on 13 June 2023.
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The annual election of the president of the United Nations General Assembly is a fitting occasion to check in on the U.N.’s progress toward achieving its gender equality goals.
Last week, the U.N. elected Dennis Francis from Trinidad and Tobago to preside over the 78th General Assembly. He is an experienced diplomat and there should be no doubt that he will perform his duties well. But in choosing another man for this post, the assembly has once again perpetuated an inexcusable tradition.
Click here to read the full article published by Devex on 08 June 2023.
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Women play a critical role not just in their homes and offices but also in the progress of the entire human race. While they have always held roles like those of scholars, writers, administrators, and reformers, women’s participation as community leaders in urban local governance is yet to achieve its targets.
This blog talks about gender balance in participatory governance, how it democratizes India’s progress, and how this balance can be attained.
Click here to read the full article published by Women’s Web on 13 June 2023.
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An event is taking place at Lerwick Town Hall later this month to celebrate and encourage women in the political sphere.
A core event is being held at the Scottish Parliament in Holyrood, and it will be livestreamed to Lerwick Town Hall.
\Scotland’s Women GatHER is organised by the Scottish Parliament and Elect Her.
The free event at the town hall, on 24 June, is open to all women and will include speeches from women in power as well as workshops.
Click here to read the full article published by Shetland News on 12 June 2023.