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
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Women and Leadership: Public Says Women are Equally Qualified, but Barriers Persist
Women and Leadership: Public Says Women are Equally Qualified, but Barriers Persist
This report explores public attitudes about gender and leadership with a particular focus on leadership in U.S. politics and business. The analysis is based on two new Pew Research Center surveys.
This report explores public attitudes about gender and leadership with a particular focus on leadership in U.S. politics and business. The analysis is based on two new Pew Research Center surveys.
Videos
The Economist interviews a Saudi female councillor
The Economist interviews a Saudi female councillor
The Economist's editor-in-chief, Zanny Minton Beddoes, speaks to Huda Al-Jeraisy, one of
The Economist's editor-in-chief, Zanny Minton Beddoes, speaks to Huda Al-Jeraisy, one of
Interviews
Anita Vandenbeld
Anita Vandenbeld
Videos
iKNOW Politics Interview of Rafik Halouani
iKNOW Politics Interview of Rafik Halouani
Rafik Halouani is Mourakiboun's General Coordinator. Mourakiboun is a leading Tunisian NGO that specializes in the observation and monitoring of elections in Tunisia. Mr.
Rafik Halouani is Mourakiboun's General Coordinator. Mourakiboun is a leading Tunisian NGO that specializes in the observation and monitoring of elections in Tunisia. Mr.
Giving a voice to women in Tunisia
Giving a voice to women in Tunisia
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iKNOW Politics Interview with José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero
World News
Aung San Suu Kyi wins majority in Myanmar elections
It is official. The decades of military-rule dictatorship are over in Myanmar.
World News
The initiative + Women Best Democracy presents a proposal to increase the political participation of women
The initiative + Women Best Democracy presents a proposal to increase the political participation of women
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In Paraguay, the Ministry of Women, along with the Superior Electoral Court, UN Women and UNDP have developed the project + MujeresMejorDemocracia.
In Paraguay, the Ministry of Women, along with the Superior Electoral Court, UN Women and UNDP have developed the project + MujeresMejorDemocracia.
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