September 27, 2024
What to Know About Japan’s LDP Election—and the Possibility of a First Female Prime Minister
When Japan’s ruling political party, the Li
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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
September 24, 2024
Harini Amarasuriya appointed as new Prime Minister of Sri Lanka
Harini Amarasuriya was officially sworn in as Sri Lanka’s new Prime Minister on Tuesday, marking a historic moment as she becomes the first woman to hold the office since Sirimavo Bandaranaike in 2000.
September 24, 2024
Still a man's world: Only 87 women elected to Haryana Assembly since 1966 formation, no woman CM yet
It is still a man's world in the Haryana Assembly polls, with only 51 women candidates — most of them either having the backing of a political family or cel
Local Election gender quotas not sufficient for fair representation of women in politics
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September 24, 2024
Local Election gender quotas not sufficient for fair representation of women in politics
Women for Election are calling for gender quotas for the next local elections as part of the Gender Quota Alliance today, Tuesday September 24.
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Women for Election are calling for gender quotas for the next local elections as part of the Gender Quota Alliance today, Tuesday September 24.
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What happened in the Sri Lankan Presidential Elections? Learning from the findings of election observer groups
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What happened in the Sri Lankan Presidential Elections? Learning from the findings of election observer groups
Please join International IDEA’s Asia Pacific Regional Programme on the 24th of September 2024 for a panel event entitled, “
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September 23, 2024
Sri Lanka has more women voters than men but no female presidential candidates
Women are still underrepresented in local government, despite a woman running for president
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September 17, 2024
Women are still underrepresented in local government, despite a woman running for president
Kamala Harris is at the top of a major party ticket running for president.
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Kamala Harris is at the top of a major party ticket running for president.
September 16, 2024
Women's political participation in Jordan
In Jordan, the path to political participation for women is still paved with challenges. While progress has been made toward inclusiveness, many barriers persist, making it difficult for women to fully engage in politics and elections.
September 16, 2024
Men Vastly Outgiving Women in 2024 Congressional Elections
Men are far outpacing women in the total amount contributed in 2024 congressional races, according to a new analysis from The Center for American Women and Politics (CAWP), a unit of the Eagleton Institute of Politics at Rutgers University.