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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City of Paris is fined 90,000 euros for naming too many women to senior positions

Submitted by Editor on Fri, 12/18/2020 - 12:00

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City of Paris is fined 90,000 euros for naming too many women to senior positions

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The city of Paris has been fined 90,000 euros for an unusual infraction: It appointed too many positions in the government.

In 2018, 11 women and five men became senior officials. That meant 69% of the appointments were women — in violation of a rule that dictated at least 40% of government positions should go to people of each gender.

The city of Paris has been fined 90,000 euros for an unusual infraction: It appointed too many positions in the government.

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Vietnam promotes women’s role in building peace

Submitted by Editor on Mon, 12/14/2020 - 16:43

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Vietnam promotes women’s role in building peace

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International delegates lauded Vietnam’s contributions to affirming women’s roles in building and sustaining peace while attending the International Conference on Women, Peace and Security held by the Foreign Ministry in partnership with the United Nations on December 7-9.

Kuwait's new all-male parliament is a blow for women's rights

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December 14, 2020

Kuwait's new all-male parliament is a blow for women's rights

Although none of the 29 female candidates won a seat in Kuwait's elections they are far from stopping their efforts. But analysts fear calls for quotas and women's political leadership are falling on deaf ears.

A wave of women just swept into power in the 'Country of Rapists'

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December 14, 2020

A wave of women just swept into power in the 'Country of Rapists'

When Elvia Barrios was named the first woman to be Peru’s top judge this month, she wasted no time in highlighting the twin evils undermining the country’s legal system - sexism and corruption.

How much money did it take to win as a woman this year?

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December 14, 2020

How much money did it take to win as a woman this year?

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PM Hasina’s leadership helps Bangladesh’s economic recovery from COVID-19

Submitted by Editor on Mon, 12/14/2020 - 16:10

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PM Hasina’s leadership helps Bangladesh’s economic recovery from COVID-19

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Bhutanese Prime Minister Dr Lotay Tshering today lauded Bangladesh for making striking economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic crediting the success to Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s leadership.

“Despite numerous challenges, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina successfully carried forward the vision and legacy of Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman. People of Bangladesh will remember you forever,” said Dr Tshering.

Expressing his desire to deepen friendship and cooperation with Bangladesh, he said “Bangladesh is always very close to my heart”

Women and leadership: looking beyond the global health crisis

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December 14, 2020

Women and leadership: looking beyond the global health crisis

Not long after the news of Covid-19 broke around the world, it became clear that it would be a health crisis of pandemic proportions. But it also became apparent early on that there was much more at risk than health.

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Women leaders set example for rest of Nepal

Submitted by Editor on Mon, 12/14/2020 - 14:10

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Women leaders set example for rest of Nepal

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After the first elections under federalism in 2017, Hupsekot became one of only two municipalities in Nepal in which women were voted both chair and deputy.