January 12, 2026
Political Parties Pledge Commitment to Women’s Political Participation
Six political parties in The Gambia have pledged to enhance women’s representation in the country’s political landscape.
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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
To Boycott or Participate? Explaining Women in Iran’s and Turkey’s Recent Elections
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October 15, 2025
To Boycott or Participate? Explaining Women in Iran’s and Turkey’s Recent Elections
On March 1, 2024, Iran held the first round of its parliamentary elections, marking the 12th time since the 1979 revolution that Iranians elected members of the national parliament.
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On March 1, 2024, Iran held the first round of its parliamentary elections, marking the 12th time since the 1979 revolution that Iranians elected members of the national parliament.
Defending Democracy: Women's Leadership in Preventing and Mitigating Election Violence
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October 10, 2025
Defending Democracy: Women's Leadership in Preventing and Mitigating Election Violence
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Can Japan’s first female PM escape the revolving door?
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October 7, 2025
Can Japan’s first female PM escape the revolving door?
Sanae Takaichi is poised to make history as Japan’s first female prime minister.
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Sanae Takaichi is poised to make history as Japan’s first female prime minister.
September 25, 2025
Observers: Elections in Kosovo were inclusive and peaceful, women's representation remains low
After the elections in Kosovo, international and local observers have analyzed their development with positive marks.
September 25, 2025
League of Women Voters advocates for Election Day registration
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September 25, 2025
Women Leaders Urge Peaceful Elections, Warn Against Violence
Women leaders under the National Women’s Council have appealed to all stakeholders in Uganda’s electoral process to champion peace and prevent acts of violence during and after the forthcoming elections.
September 25, 2025
NROF demands nomination of 33pc women candidates from all political parties
DHAKA, Sept 23, 2025 (BSS)- Narir Rajnoitik Odhikar Forum (NROF) today demanded that political parties must nominate 33 percent women candidates mandatorily outside the reserved seats in the 13th Jatiya Sangsad elections.
September 25, 2025
Will Nigerian women get additional seats in parliament?
In the 9th Assembly, a constitutional amendment bill to create special or reserve seats for women in parliament failed to see the light of day as both the Senate and the House of Representatives failed to vote positively for the bill.