Constitution and Legislative Reform

Abuja — The Ministry of Women Affairs, the National Democratic Institute (NDI) and non-governmental organisations yesterday in Abuja called on the National Assembly to fast-track the passage of the Gender Equality Opportunity Bill into law in order to bring about economic growth, help protect violence against women, ensure equal oppo

The U.S. isn’t the only country deep into an election season. The former Soviet republic of Georgia, which gained independence in 1991, is heading into parliamentary elections in October. But while Hillary Clinton is busy breaking down gender barriers in U.S. politics, in Georgia women remain severely under-represented in the halls of power.

Tunisia’s Ministry of Women’s Affairs submitted to parliament in mid-July a new draft law

President Barack Obama published an article on Glamour magazine, where he explains his views on feminism and women’s empowerment.

The Guardian relays that according to a report commissioned by the Speaker, the House of Commons should install gender neutral toilets, allow MPs to breastfeed in the chamber, and introduce quotas to ensure t