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.
As the IPU celebrates International Women’s Day, these are just some of the inspiring women MPs working actively in the IPU’s committees to promote gender equality, youth participation, peace and sustainable development.
Online hate has become a tool of the right and a lucrative business. It’s driving women out of public life, putting democracy and human rights at risk
Online hate has become a tool of the right and a lucrative business. It’s driving women out of public life, putting democracy and human rights at risk
As Nicola Sturgeon quits, online vitriol continues to leave female politicians fearing for their safety
Like ex-New Zealand PM, Scotland’s first minister speaks of duty to admit how ‘brutality’ of political life got to her
Like ex-New Zealand PM, Scotland’s first minister speaks of duty to admit how ‘brutality’ of political life got to her
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This book addresses the central question of how right-wing women navigate the cross-pressures between gender identity and political ideology.
This book addresses the central question of how right-wing women navigate the cross-pressures between gender identity and political ideology.
VVEngage is a Vital Voices signature fellowship supporting outstanding women political leaders making and influencing policy across the globe.
VVEngage is a Vital Voices signature fellowship supporting outstanding women political leaders making and influencing policy across the globe.
Nicola Sturgeon has announced she will stand down after eight years as First Minister, telling a press confer