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.
Nana Shettima, wife of Vice-President Kashim Shettima and other stakeholders, says political equity and women’s empowerment are crucial to sustainable development in Nigeria.
From the local to the global level, women’s leadership and political participation are restricted. Women are underrepresented as voters, as well as in leading positions, whether in elected office, the civil service, the private sector or academia.
On 20 May 2024, a round table on "Ensuring women’s engagement in political processes in Ukraine" was held in Kyiv.
Before Donald Trump was a president, he was a television celebrity and high-profile real estate mogul.
Before Donald Trump was a president, he was a television celebrity and high-profile real estate mogul.
Here we are in another presidential election year.
Here we are in another presidential election year.
There are calls for more support for Pacific women to get into politics, while also recognising cultural leadership roles.
There are calls for more support for Pacific women to get into politics, while also recognising cultural leadership roles.
Why is it important to have more diverse women in spaces of power for democracy in Latin America? How does misinformation and online gender violence operate against them now that they are conquering political spaces?
Progress towards legal gender equality has stalled in many parts of the world.
Progress towards legal gender equality has stalled in many parts of the world.
Say you’ve just scored your dream job.
Say you’ve just scored your dream job.