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.
Who run the world? Emirati Women and all women.
Who run the world? Emirati Women and all women.
Fernández de Kirchner was greeting supporters outside her home when a Brazilian man approached her and raised a handgun to her face
On 21-22 August, women leaders, politicians and civil servants from all provinces of Kyrgyzstan gathered at the second National Forum Women's Leadership – A Breakthrough into a New Era.
About Women in Political Participation Project
About Women in Political Participation Project
The Kenyan 2022 General Elections represents a great step forward for women’s representation, albeit an incremental one.
The Kenyan 2022 General Elections represents a great step forward for women’s representation, albeit an incremental one.
Some journalists have been sharing emails detailing disturbing threats.
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SALT LAKE CITY — Women on the internet are posting videos of themselves dancing, singing and partying as a political statement.
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