It is an enduring stain on Sri Lanka’s democracy and gender equality that only 4.8 percent of parliamentarians are women despite their high literacy rate and educational levels.
True progress for women is not merely about breaking barriers but fundamentally transforming the structures that have long hindered their advancement.
True progress for women is not merely about breaking barriers but fundamentally transforming the structures that have long hindered their advancement.
The representation of women in Ghana's Fourth Republic Parliament has remained notably low.
Once celebrated for its progressive strides towards gender equality in politics, Nepal is now witnessing a troubling regression.
Once celebrated for its progressive strides towards gender equality in politics, Nepal is now witnessing a troubling regression.
The passage of the
In Ghana, the recent push for a gender equality bill is a crucial step toward enhancing women’s political representation.
In Ghana, the recent push for a gender equality bill is a crucial step toward enhancing women’s political representation.
India, the world’s largest democracy, has made significant strides in women’s political participation since its independence in 1947. However, a substantial gender gap persists in Indian politics, reflecting deeper societal inequalities and cultural barriers.
India, the world’s largest democracy, has made significant strides in women’s political participation since its independence in 1947. However, a substantial gender gap persists in Indian politics, reflecting deeper societal inequalities and cultural barriers.
India recently concluded its 2024 general elections, which took place in seven phases—from April 19 to June 1—to elect all 543 members of the Lok Sabha (lower house).
India recently concluded its 2024 general elections, which took place in seven phases—from April 19 to June 1—to elect all 543 members of the Lok Sabha (lower house).
