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Women make up only 23.5% of Members of Parliament according to the latest available data of the Inter-Parliamentary Union. While significant strides in women’s political participation have been made since the adoption of the Beijing Platform for Action in 1995, which set Member States’ target of achieving gender balance in political decision-making, women are still underrepresented in political decision-making at all levels and gender balance remains an aspirational goal.  Gains in women’s participation have been notable in countries that have taken proactive steps to support women’s political participation, including reforming or amending discriminatory laws, taking concrete action to address violence against women in politics and gender discrimination within parliaments, addressing gender-specific barriers, and supporting women in all forms of decision-making including at local level and in executive government.

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Report High-Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development Approaches, SDG 5: Achieve Gender Equality and Empower All Women and Girls

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December 5, 2025

Report High-Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development Approaches, SDG 5: Achieve Gender Equality and Empower All Women and Girls

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Navigating Backlash: Iran’s ‘Woman, Life, Freedom’ Protests and its Aftermath

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October 15, 2025

Navigating Backlash: Iran’s ‘Woman, Life, Freedom’ Protests and its Aftermath

Feminist scholars and advocates have long asserted that women’s rights and gender equality are fundamental prerequisites for democratic governance.

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Feminist scholars and advocates have long asserted that women’s rights and gender equality are fundamental prerequisites for democratic governance.

Advancement of Women's Empowerment in India

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October 14, 2025

Advancement of Women's Empowerment in India

In recent years, India has witnessed a significant rise in women’s empowerment, reflected in greater participation in education, politics, entrepreneurship, and social activism.

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In recent years, India has witnessed a significant rise in women’s empowerment, reflected in greater participation in education, politics, entrepreneurship, and social activism.

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Gender Parity Roadmap: Seven steps towards the equal and meaningful representation of women and men in politics

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October 13, 2025

Gender Parity Roadmap: Seven steps towards the equal and meaningful representation of women and men in politics

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