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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Online gender-based violence undermines women’s political participation in Tanzania

Submitted by Editor on Wed, 11/06/2024 - 05:20

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Online gender-based violence undermines women’s political participation in Tanzania

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DESPITE Tanzania’s progress toward gender equality in politics, women continue to be significantly underrepresented in leadership roles. This gap is exacerbated by the rise of online harassment targeting women in politics, creating a hostile environment that discourages their participation. Laws such as the Cybercrimes Act of 2015, the Electronic and Postal Communications Act of 2010 (EPOCA), and the National Electoral Act of 2024 mandate gender balance in candidate nominations.

Guidelines for the construction of a parliamentary code of conduct to protect women from online gender-based political violence based on the experience of Latin America

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October 30, 2024

Guidelines for the construction of a parliamentary code of conduct to protect women from online gender-based political violence based on the experience of Latin America

The deliberate spread of harmful and false content aimed at women is a current threat to their safety, job performance, mental health, as well as to the institutions they represent, weakening not only women’s active life in the public but also the democratic system.&nbs

Digital threats and public participation landscape assessment methodology

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October 28, 2024

Digital threats and public participation landscape assessment methodology

The Transform Digital Threats and Public Participation Landscape Assessment Methodology reflects the collaboration and contribution of many people and organizations engaged in preventing, responding to, and mitigating Technology-Facilitated Gender-Based Violence.

For Women to Have Real Political Power, We Need Quotas

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October 23, 2024

For Women to Have Real Political Power, We Need Quotas

In order to achieve true parity, the U.S. needs affirmative actions—gender quotas established by law. This will ensure that women are selected, appointed and supported in politics.

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Khurelbaatar Bulgantuya

Submitted by Editor on Mon, 10/21/2024 - 10:03

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October 21, 2024

Khurelbaatar Bulgantuya

Deputy Speaker & Member of the State Great Khural, Mongolia

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Nigerian MP demands enforcement of 30% female representation in ECOWAS parliament

Submitted by Editor on Wed, 10/16/2024 - 04:52

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Nigerian MP demands enforcement of 30% female representation in ECOWAS parliament

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A member of the Economic Community of West African States’ (ECOWAS) Parliament has called for the full implementation of the 30% women representation at the regional body as enacted in the Supplementary Act on Enhancement of the Powers

The call is coming ahead of the symposium of the ECOWAS Female Parliamentarians Association (ECOFEPA) on Wednesday, October 2.

The call is coming ahead of the symposium of the ECOWAS Female Parliamentarians Association (ECOFEPA) on Wednesday, October 2.

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Women MPs make history as London is first region ever to have majority female representation in Parliament

Submitted by Editor on Wed, 10/16/2024 - 04:26

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Women MPs make history as London is first region ever to have majority female representation in Parliament

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Women MPs in London have made history after the region became the first to have a majority female representation in Parliament.

Women MPs in London have made history after the region became the first to have a majority female representation in Parliament.

Are women in Quebec politics no more than 'potted plants'?

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October 14, 2024

Are women in Quebec politics no more than 'potted plants'?

Women are leaving Quebec politics not because of sexism or double standards or a lack of work-family balance, but because they feel underused in the process of government, according to a survey of 21 women who served in public life.