Malaysia: Women's participation still has long way to go
Malaysia: Women's participation still has long way to go
Women make up almost 49.6 per cent of the world's population.
Women make up almost 49.6 per cent of the world's population.
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
Women make up almost 49.6 per cent of the world's population.
Women make up almost 49.6 per cent of the world's population.
Women running for election are more likely to be the victims of personalised, misogynistic abuse - online and at the doorstep - than their male counterparts.
That is according to new research published today which also shows that female representation at council level across the country - while still very low - has almost doubled in 30 years to 24%.
The study, commissioned by Cork City Council's Women's Caucus, was undertaken by UCC's Centre for Local and Regional Governance.
Women running for election are more likely to be the victims of personalised, misogynistic abuse - online and at the doorstep - than their male counterparts.
That is according to new research published today which also shows that female representation at council level across the country - while still very low - has almost doubled in 30 years to 24%.
The study, commissioned by Cork City Council's Women's Caucus, was undertaken by UCC's Centre for Local and Regional Governance.
Women’s representation in India’s Parliament is an important metric to evaluate progress in bridging gender inequities in the country.
Women’s representation in India’s Parliament is an important metric to evaluate progress in bridging gender inequities in the country.
PETALING JAYA: Although women outnumber men in the electoral roll, they only make up 13.5% of candidates in the 15th General Election (GE15).
PETALING JAYA: Although women outnumber men in the electoral roll, they only make up 13.5% of candidates in the 15th General Election (GE15).
The Gender Equality Index developed by the European Institute for Gender Equality (EIGE) in 2013, is recognised in the European Union as an important tool for analysing the state of gender equality in a society as well as comparing current trends and the current situa
The Gender Equality Index developed by the European Institute for Gender Equality (EIGE) in 2013, is recognised in the European Union as an important tool for analysing the state of gender equality in a society as well as comparing current trends and the current situa
Policy frameworks are set to include women in the political process for empowering women, and enhancing rural development, and national development as a whole.
Policy frameworks are set to include women in the political process for empowering women, and enhancing rural development, and national development as a whole.
The string of wins includes the election of the country’s first lesbian governors in Massachusetts and Oregon.
The 2022 midterm elections ignited what LGBTQ advocates called yet another “rainbow wave,” with over 430 lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer candidates emerging victorious. Lesbians scored some of the biggest wins, including two historic firsts in gubernatorial races.
The string of wins includes the election of the country’s first lesbian governors in Massachusetts and Oregon.
The 2022 midterm elections ignited what LGBTQ advocates called yet another “rainbow wave,” with over 430 lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer candidates emerging victorious. Lesbians scored some of the biggest wins, including two historic firsts in gubernatorial races.
Korhogo, Nov 18, 2022 (AIP)- The Coordination Committee for Women's Participation (2C2PF), began on Friday, November 18, 2022, in Korhogo, the training of 25 women with a view to their participation in the 2023 regional and municipal elections.
Korhogo, Nov 18, 2022 (AIP)- The Coordination Committee for Women's Participation (2C2PF), began on Friday, November 18, 2022, in Korhogo, the training of 25 women with a view to their participation in the 2023 regional and municipal elections.
New history was created as eight women made it into the highest floor of democracy.
New history was created as eight women made it into the highest floor of democracy.