CSW 67: Enhancing Rural Women’s Political Participation in Africa
This event will focus on the CSW review theme on Challenges and opportunities in achieving gender equality and the empowerment of rural women and girl
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
March 2, 2023
History is made in Colombia with gains in diversity led by feminist movements
Elections in Colombia saw a political shift in 2022, and the greatest gains in terms of women’s representation in the Americas.
March 2, 2023
Australia breaks records and tackles violence against women MPs
In 2022, Australia achieved record-breaking shares of women in both chambers of parliament, making it, along with New Zealand, the subregion with the highest average pr
CSW 67: Prelaunch of the Inclusion Portal
International IDEA invites you to the prelaunch of the Inclusion Portal on 13 March 2023, 13:00-14:30 EST, at the United Nations Hea
February 22, 2023
Nigeria Decides: Vote for Candidates that will prioritise women’s development, Baobab advises
The call for an increase in the representation of women in governance and other leadership positions has remained a mirage in Nigeria, with several factors militating against it, especially since the advent of the Fourth Republic.
Will more women be elected into senior political roles in Nigeria? | Inside Story
One female candidate in the conservative north is raising expectations she could become Nigeria's first elected state governor.
February 22, 2023
Nigeria election: Women denounce poor political representation
Half of Nigeria’s population are women, but only 4 percent were elected in the 2019 election. Will the 2023 election be any different?
Women's Political Participation in Jordan: Barriers, opportunities and gender sensitivity of select political institutions
A core component of the three-year regional OECD-MENA Transition Fund project on “Promoting women’s participation in parliaments and policy-making,” is conducting a country-based, peer-reviewed assessment of the existing opportunities and current cha
February 6, 2023
Nepal: Landmark bill to boost women candidacy in polls
Election Commission is drafting a bill to increase women’s candidacy in all three tiers of government by a third.