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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Archaic, colonial governance system hindering participation of women in politics says opposition leader
Archaic, colonial governance system hindering participation of women in politics says opposition leader
Misogyny in the house
Misogyny in the house
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Liberia: political parties ignore 30 percent women commitment saying women aren't ready
Liberia: political parties ignore 30 percent women commitment saying women aren't ready
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There should be deliberate funding for women running for political offices — Chikwe
There should be deliberate funding for women running for political offices — Chikwe
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“Every one in six tweets about women politicians are abusive”
“Every one in six tweets about women politicians are abusive”
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Shamima Muslim shares thoughts on why women are missing from the top of Ghanaian politics
Shamima Muslim shares thoughts on why women are missing from the top of Ghanaian politics
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‘Why Tinubu should give more opportunities to women in his government’
‘Why Tinubu should give more opportunities to women in his government’
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Nigeria: FG flays low participation of women in governance
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