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How the Coronavirus risks exacerbating women’s political exclusion

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November 18, 2020

How the Coronavirus risks exacerbating women’s political exclusion

Women participating in politics have navigated unique challenges and opportunities from the coronavirus pandemic.

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Women participating in politics have navigated unique challenges and opportunities from the coronavirus pandemic.

November 6, 2020
Africa misses opportunity to promote equality in elections

Women make up more than half of Africa's population, but their representation in politics in the past decade has been insignificant.

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Covid's male face: Women are hidden in the pandemic debate

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November 4, 2020

Covid's male face: Women are hidden in the pandemic debate

The coronavirus pandemic is a crisis on many fronts – political, economic, and scientific – with ramifications that touch every member of society.

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The coronavirus pandemic is a crisis on many fronts – political, economic, and scientific – with ramifications that touch every member of society.

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Beyond the Pandemic: #Openingthedoors to Women’s Meaningful Participation

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Beyond the Pandemic: #Openingthedoors to Women’s Meaningful Participation

DPPA’s virtual WPS event “Beyond the Pandemic: Opening the Doors to Women’s Meaningful Participation”, with the following speakers engaging in an interactive dialogue:

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6 things we can learn from how women leaders have handled the pandemic

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October 26, 2020

6 things we can learn from how women leaders have handled the pandemic

Times of crisis can foster innovation and illumination.

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Times of crisis can foster innovation and illumination.

These fearless leaders are carving out a niche for themselves in the world of politics

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October 26, 2020

These fearless leaders are carving out a niche for themselves in the world of politics

This year has witnessed more women helming important political positions across the globe. As trailblazers these leaders are doing well in balancing a firm yet empathetic mindset towards people and have become harbingers of growth and development.

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This year has witnessed more women helming important political positions across the globe. As trailblazers these leaders are doing well in balancing a firm yet empathetic mindset towards people and have become harbingers of growth and development.

COVID-19 and conflict: Advancing women’s meaningful participation in ceasefires and peace processes

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October 21, 2020

COVID-19 and conflict: Advancing women’s meaningful participation in ceasefires and peace processes

COVID-19 and conflict: Advancing women’s meaningful participation in ceasefires and peace processes

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COVID-19 and conflict: Advancing women’s meaningful participation in ceasefires and peace processes

October 21, 2020
Celebrity advocates Connie Britton, Nikolaj Coster-Waldau, and Yemi Alade call for green and gender-equal COVID-19 recovery during UN General Assembly week

New York — UNDP Goodwill Ambassadors American actor Connie Britton, Danish actor Nikolaj Coster-Waldau and Nigerian musician Yemi Alade participated this week in thought-provoking conversations organized by the SDG Action Zone - an inno

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