February 16, 2024
League of Women Voters: Politics and ethical decisions
Ethical principles help us make positive and just decisions that contribute to the common good of all.
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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February 14, 2024
Panel centers Black women on the political landscape
In a panel on Feb. 5, Black female scholars from across the country came together to explore the power of Black women in American politics and their nuanced role as actors in the current political climate.
February 13, 2024
Bangladesh, a bastion of female empowerment, lags on democracy
TOKYO -- Two strong, prominent female leaders have found themselves facing very different political futures in neighboring countries on the Bay of Bengal.
February 9, 2024
Women’s Political Participation
The Women's Political Participation Program is committed to reshaping the narrative and reality of women's political engagement in the Arab region.
February 6, 2024
Japan's youngest female city mayor is focused on women's empowerment
In a sector where women are rarely seen at the forefront, 33-year-old Shoko Kawata made history by becoming Japan's youngest female city mayor when she was elected in Yawata, southern Kyoto Prefecture last year.
Hitting the glass ceiling: women and politics in China
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February 6, 2024
Hitting the glass ceiling: women and politics in China
Countries all throughout the world struggle with providing equal opportunities and positions in regards to women when compared to their male counterparts (Brennan & Elkink, 2015). The People’s Republic of China is not an exception to this trend.
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Countries all throughout the world struggle with providing equal opportunities and positions in regards to women when compared to their male counterparts (Brennan & Elkink, 2015). The People’s Republic of China is not an exception to this trend.
Women leading change: Striving for gender parity in Ghanaian politics
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January 30, 2024
Women leading change: Striving for gender parity in Ghanaian politics
This podcast series tells the stories of women as civil society actors, activists, authors, leaders, health and humanitarian workers, youth representatives, traders and entrepreneurs in the Sahel and West Africa.
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This podcast series tells the stories of women as civil society actors, activists, authors, leaders, health and humanitarian workers, youth representatives, traders and entrepreneurs in the Sahel and West Africa.
January 24, 2024
India: women's political empowerment will enhance governance and boost the economy
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January 22, 2024
Women in politics: a global perspective on challenges and progress
In the ever-evolving world of politics, gender representation has become a pivotal conversation. From the United States to Kosovo, the struggle for women’s participation in politics, sports, entertainment, and judicial offices remains a global challenge.