May 18, 2022
Most women ever elected to Samoan Parliament after Supreme Court ruling
This is a “win for all women.”
Constitution and Legislative Reform
A long way to go for gender equality in Nepali politics
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May 13, 2022
A long way to go for gender equality in Nepali politics
Nepal has progressive laws and quotas for women’s representation in politics, but patriarchy and gender discrimination run deep and influence the decisions of parties.
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Nepal has progressive laws and quotas for women’s representation in politics, but patriarchy and gender discrimination run deep and influence the decisions of parties.
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Lady Camones Soriano
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May 2, 2022
Lady Camones Soriano
First Vice President of the Congress, Peru
First Vice President of the Congress, Peru
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First Vice President of the Congress, Peru
April 25, 2022
Gambia: Women groups express dissatisfaction over number of women elected to parliament
A dozen of women groups have expressed their concerns and dissatisfaction over the number of women that were elected on the 9th April elections as members of the country’s National Assembly.
April 19, 2022
Nepal: Election Commission revokes provision to compulsorily field woman candidate
The commission rescinded the decision after the political parties protested against the provision stating that it is against existing laws.
April 5, 2022
The Government of Canada and UN Women launched support to increase women’s political participation in Nigeria
Within the context of the ongoing Constitutional Review Process and the background of extremely low participation and representation of women in Nigerian politics, the Government of Canada in partnership with UN Women signed a grant agreement of $8 Million Canadian Do
April 4, 2022
Malta: Only 4 women elected, casual election results set to trigger gender mechanism
Only four women were elected to Parliament in Malta’s general election, down from the eight female MPs elected in 2017.
Special seats bill in Nigeria: Balancing representation through constitutional reforms
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April 1, 2022
Special seats bill in Nigeria: Balancing representation through constitutional reforms
Global trends indicate the slow-paced progress in closing gender gaps across major dimensions of human development in different countries.
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Global trends indicate the slow-paced progress in closing gender gaps across major dimensions of human development in different countries.
March 17, 2022
Nigerian parliament rescinds decision on gender equality bills
The lawmakers’ decision on International Women’s Day came hours after simultaneous protests by women in four states.