A record number of women ran in British Columbia's (B.C.) provincial election, but that failed to translate into an increase of women in the province's legislative assembly.

The first local elections in nearly 20 years are taking place in Nepal. Under the new constitution, local bodies have substantial clout - they will draft laws, collect certain taxes and even have some judicial powers.

Provisional election results in Niue indicate a boost to women's representation in Niue's parliament.

Polls have opened in Niue where a record number of candidates are vying for a seat in the common roll.

In Cambodia, women continue to be underrepresented in politics. Only three of 29 cabinet ministers are women, and there are no women provincial governors. Women make up just 20 percent of National Assembly members— though a higher proportion than many countries, it is still below the United Nation’s Sustainable Development Goals.

An opposition party in Algeria two weeks ago unveiled a parliamentary electoral list composed entirely of women.