Northern Ireland peace deal: Women’s role finally recognised, says activist
Belfast, Northern Ireland – Northern Irish academic and activist Monica McWilliams says it has taken 25 years for
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.
Belfast, Northern Ireland – Northern Irish academic and activist Monica McWilliams says it has taken 25 years for
Governance in Africa is undergoing an upheaval – the kind that is people-driven, and more recently and unfortunately, army driven
Governance in Africa is undergoing an upheaval – the kind that is people-driven, and more recently and unfortunately, army driven
Previous work suggests that observing women officeholders increases women’s political ambition.
Previous work suggests that observing women officeholders increases women’s political ambition.
Gender quotas have successfully brought women to positions of political power. But the question remains: how and why do they influence women’s political participation, especially in societies where entrenched patriarchal norms serve as barriers, both within political parties and households?
Gender quotas have successfully brought women to positions of political power. But the question remains: how and why do they influence women’s political participation, especially in societies where entrenched patriarchal norms serve as barriers, both within political parties and households?
Historically, international relations have been one of the fields with the lowest female representation within the world of politics: except for a few notable exceptions, diplomacy has typically been a “man’s world” (Barrios Baron, 2020; Cengiz, 2023
Historically, international relations have been one of the fields with the lowest female representation within the world of politics: except for a few notable exceptions, diplomacy has typically been a “man’s world” (Barrios Baron, 2020; Cengiz, 2023
British TV features plenty of women who wield power. This is unsurprising. But what we see little of is scrutiny of how these women are presented and the associated narratives.
British TV features plenty of women who wield power. This is unsurprising. But what we see little of is scrutiny of how these women are presented and the associated narratives.
Women’s underrepresentation at all levels of government is a persistent problem in the United States.
Women’s underrepresentation at all levels of government is a persistent problem in the United States.
The National Assembly (NA) stated that both the legislature and the executive branches of government have a strong political will to encourage, promote and strengthen the role of women to achieve the Cambodia’s sustainable development goals (SDGs) and its vision for 2030 and 2050.
The body has passed comprehensive laws to integrate gender equality into public policy and laws, taking into account the challenges faced by women.
The National Assembly (NA) stated that both the legislature and the executive branches of government have a strong political will to encourage, promote and strengthen the role of women to achieve the Cambodia’s sustainable development goals (SDGs) and its vision for 2030 and 2050.
The body has passed comprehensive laws to integrate gender equality into public policy and laws, taking into account the challenges faced by women.
Men still dominate political decision-making in the United Kingdom.
Men still dominate political decision-making in the United Kingdom.