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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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Women and civil society must play vital roles in Ukraine’s postwar recovery

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May 30, 2023

Women and civil society must play vital roles in Ukraine’s postwar recovery

When Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine began, Natalia Karbowska sprang into action.

When Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine began, Natalia Karbowska sprang into action.

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Angola debates the women’s role in building peace and democracy

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Angola debates the women’s role in building peace and democracy

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Bangladesh: Important role of women participation in BD politics

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May 20, 2023

Bangladesh: Important role of women participation in BD politics

Despite the remarkable progress of women in many professions, politics is not one of them. Indeed, around the world, women have been conspicuous by their absence in decision and policy making in government.

Despite the remarkable progress of women in many professions, politics is not one of them. Indeed, around the world, women have been conspicuous by their absence in decision and policy making in government.

Romania - Inspiring voices: more women in economy and in politics is the key for a better future for all the world

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May 18, 2023

Romania - Inspiring voices: more women in economy and in politics is the key for a better future for all the world

The gender equality index in Romania in 2022 was 53.7, a score that places Romania in 26th place in the European Union, according to the European Institute for Gender Equality. The European average is 68.6, and the highest level is 77.8 in Denmark.

The gender equality index in Romania in 2022 was 53.7, a score that places Romania in 26th place in the European Union, according to the European Institute for Gender Equality. The European average is 68.6, and the highest level is 77.8 in Denmark.

Studying the ceiling for Northern Nigerian women in politics

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May 10, 2023

Studying the ceiling for Northern Nigerian women in politics

Despite the narrative that women in the north are not as ‘active’ in frontline politics as women from other regions of the country, there are many examples that dispel that notion.

Despite the narrative that women in the north are not as ‘active’ in frontline politics as women from other regions of the country, there are many examples that dispel that notion.

After Ardern, Marin and Sturgeon, is female representation in politics going backwards?

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April 20, 2023

After Ardern, Marin and Sturgeon, is female representation in politics going backwards?

The growth in the number of female leaders has plateaued around the world, while representation in national parliaments remains static

The growth in the number of female leaders has plateaued around the world, while representation in national parliaments remains static

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