Elections

The right to vote and the right to stand for election are two fundamental elements of democracy. Notably, many countries did not afford women the right to vote until the 20th Century. Even today, universal suffrage is not a given right in all countries, and women often face obstacles that undermine their participation in political and electoral processes. There are various ways to support women in overcoming these obstacles. Such methods include revising the electoral system used, applying affirmative action mechanisms such as quotas, improving voter education for women and training political candidates. These are a few of the modes available to strengthen women’s political participation .Photo©Jens Franssen

Patriarchy rules politics too, but these women want to change that

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September 15, 2020

Patriarchy rules politics too, but these women want to change that

Urmila Singh has been helping women in Bihar nurture their political ambitions for over two decades now.

September 14, 2020

USU research study: Who is included – and excluded – when making county policies?

A research study conducted by Utah State University’s Utah Women & Leadership Project (UWLP), in conjunction with USU Extension, reports that women hold 42.5% of leadership positions within county governments in Utah.

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August 31, 2020

Meet two of the women running for president in male-dominated Ivory Coast

Despite the male-dominated political landscape in Ivory Coast, a handful of women intend to stand for president in the October election.

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Election 2020: What women want this election in New Zealand

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August 28, 2020

Election 2020: What women want this election in New Zealand

By Michelle Duff,

In the 127 years since women have been able to vote, you’d think someone would have asked them what they want.

You would think.

By Michelle Duff,

In the 127 years since women have been able to vote, you’d think someone would have asked them what they want.

You would think.

August 28, 2020

Senate elections in Egypt: 91 women compete for individual seats with 20 constituencies

In the fierce competition for individual seats in the Senate elections, women compete for 91 seats in 20 electoral districts nationwide, out of 787 candidatesin Cairo Governorate.

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