June 1, 2026
Women still under-represented in European politics, despite improving trend
In 2025, women held 33.6% of the seats in national parliaments across the EU, marking a 5.4
Parliaments & Representatives
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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June 1, 2026
Catherine Juvinao: “Fighting for Equality and Transforming Politics in Colombia”
Catherine Juvinao Clavijo is a Colombian congresswoman, journalist, and civic activist currently serving as Representative to the Chamber for Bogotá with the Alianza Verde party.
June 1, 2026
How the Global Anti-Rights Movement Is Targeting Women’s Rights in Africa Through Family Laws
NAIROBI, Kenya, May 25 (IPS) - The theme of Africa Day 2026, “63 years of unity, integration and development,” offers a stark reminder of the gap that often exists between rhetoric and reality.
May 13, 2026
Yuliana García Mesa: “Young girls and women are also expected to stay silent, to avoid conflict. Entering politics means breaking those norms.”
Yuliana García Mesa’s path to politics began with community work. “Since I was 14, I’ve been involved in social processes,” she recalls. “I started in my parish youth group, collecting food for the elderly and organizing activities for young people.
May 13, 2026
Gender Inequality in Azerbaijan
Azerbaijan, in southwestern Asia, has a population of more than 10.2 million people
April 27, 2026
Swapo quotas make politics a woman’s world
Furthermore, there is no evidence of a backlash among men.
That’s what I found in a study published in October 2025 looking at the impact of gender-parity quotas in Namibia, in sub-Saharan Africa.
More women in politics does not always mean more gender equality
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April 27, 2026
More women in politics does not always mean more gender equality
Evidence on the policy impact of female politicians is mixed.
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Evidence on the policy impact of female politicians is mixed.
April 27, 2026
Report Reveals Most Common Online Harassment Tactics Men Use Against Women
The Digital Rights Foundation has reported a sharp rise in technology-facilitated gender-based violence in its 2025 annual review, with 1,132 cases of male-perpetrated abuse recorded through its Digital Security Helpline.
April 27, 2026
'89% women face online abuse in Bangladesh'
A staggering 89% of women social media users in Bangladesh have experienced online violence at least once, speakers said at a national consultation, calling for urgent coordinated action to tackle technology