Women's Leadership

While there have been important advances in women’s leadership in politics, as of November 1 2017, women make up only 7.2% of Heads of State and 6.2% Heads of Government. Data on women representatives in local government, including as mayors, heads of villages and towns, is not well collected and analyzed. The adoption of an SDG indicator on women’s representation in local government is a great step forward in tracking progress on gender balance, allowing for the systematic collection and analysis of data on women in local government. Women’s access to and continued role in leadership positions is challenged by a range of barriers, including discriminatory laws and practices, as well as social norms that prescribe traditional roles and attitudes towards women’s participation in leadership and decision-making roles. Proactive gender-equality policies within political parties and local government structures, including quotas and special temporary measures, gender-sensitive approaches to electoral processes, support networks, mentoring, training, and engagement of male champions, can all help promote women’s role in political leadership.

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A historic gender gap is possible in 2020

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December 27, 2019

A historic gender gap is possible in 2020

By Harry Enten,

What’s the main reason women candidates drop out early?

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December 26, 2019

What’s the main reason women candidates drop out early?

By Julie Kohler anb Rakeen Mabud,

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2019 UK Election: Analysis shows increase in women MPs but most are in opposition

Submitted by Editor on Thu, 12/26/2019 - 12:17

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2019 UK Election: Analysis shows increase in women MPs but most are in opposition

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A record number of women presented themselves for office ahead of the UK’s 2019 election. A total of 37% of candidates were female – an improvement of eight percentage points over the number of women standing in 2017 (29%) and 11 percentage points compared to 2015 (26%). This despite how challenging it can be to organise a campaign for a snap election.

A woman’s place is in the Oval Office

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December 26, 2019

A woman’s place is in the Oval Office

By Barbara Leedom,

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Thailand: Women 'inferior' in politics

Submitted by Editor on Thu, 12/26/2019 - 11:27

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Thailand: Women 'inferior' in politics

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Young women in politics are still looked down upon as being inexperienced, while their ability to perform roles is often questioned, a forum was told on Wednesday.

Speaking at a discussion organised by the Thai Journalists Association, deputy government spokeswoman, Rachada Dhnadirek said parliament has appointed a working team to work on the issue of promoting gender equality.

Young women in politics are still looked down upon as being inexperienced, while their ability to perform roles is often questioned, a forum was told on Wednesday.

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Ethiopian women participation in politics up but a lot needs to be done

Submitted by Editor on Fri, 12/20/2019 - 11:10

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Ethiopian women participation in politics up but a lot needs to be done

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The number of Ethiopian women in the national legislative and executive branches has grown significantly since Ethiopia conducted its first parliamentary election in 1995. However a lot more needs to be done to make sure women are proportionally represented in political decision making.

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I am Generation Equality: Francy Jaramillo Piedrahita, human rights defender and peacebuilder

Submitted by Editor on Fri, 12/20/2019 - 11:03

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I am Generation Equality: Francy Jaramillo Piedrahita, human rights defender and peacebuilder

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Billions of people across the world stand on the right side of history every day. They speak up, take a stand, mobilize, and take big and small actions to advance women’s rights. This is Generation Equality.

I am Generation Equality because…