Elections
Women’s political participation in electoral processes requires targeted support to overcome gender discrimination. Key strategies for enhancing gender balance in electoral processes include: working with political parties to promote gender sensitive policies and practices to foster women’s leadership; targeted outreach and support for women to register to vote and safely access polling stations; guarantee of protection from election related violence and harassment; the use of quotas and temporary special measures to increase women’s representation; effective technical and financial support to women candidates and political leaders; and engagement of male champions for women’s empowerment and gender equality.
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First among equals: how Kamala Harris must rewrite the history of female political leadership to win
In the final week of the US presidential election campaign, there is a real possibility a woman will make it into the top job. But why has it taken so long – and has Kamala Harris got what it takes to make history?
GWL Voices Insights: Gender Outlook on the Chilean Subnational Elections 2024
In Chile, the last municipal elections were held on the 15th and 16th of May of 2021.
October 28, 2024
Japan election: Record number of women win seats
A record number of women have been elected to Japan's house of represent
October 28, 2024
Pakistan: Voters gender gap drops to less than 10m: ECP
ISLAMABAD: The gender gap in registered voters in Pakistan has narrowed significantly, now standing at less than 10 million, according to the latest data. This is a notable achievement, considering the country’s historical disparities in voter registration.
October 25, 2024
Yoroku: Will Japan's gender equality advance with record number of female candidates?
The city of Shiroi, located in the northwestern part of Chiba Prefecture and known for its sprawling commuter towns, is home to one of the few female-majority local assemblies in Japan. Of the 18 assembly members, 10 are women.
Female candidates face an uphill battle on the national stage. Here's why
Hillary Clinton's loss in 2016 made some voters question whether a woman can be president.
October 23, 2024
'It’s about time': Maritime women make history in municipal, provincial elections
There were back-to-back firsts for women in Maritime politics over the last few days.