Skip to main content

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

The barriers preventing migrant women engaging in Australian politics

Back
May 13, 2022

The barriers preventing migrant women engaging in Australian politics

As the federal election date draws nearer, it’s almost impossible for Australians to avoid the policies, promises and paraphernalia of political parties and candidates contesting the election.

Print article

As the federal election date draws nearer, it’s almost impossible for Australians to avoid the policies, promises and paraphernalia of political parties and candidates contesting the election.

World News

Democrat Nan Whaley makes Ohio history as first woman nominated to run for governor

Submitted by Editor on
Back

Democrat Nan Whaley makes Ohio history as first woman nominated to run for governor

Source:

Democrat Nan Whaley broke a political glass ceiling Tuesday when she became the first woman in Ohio history to win a major party nomination to run for governor.

"This is a historic moment for the Democratic Party and for all of Ohio," said Whaley. "And I want every little girl listening to know that this is possible."

Print article
Democratic nominee for Ohio Governor Nan Whaley SAM GREENE/THE ENQUIRER

Democrat Nan Whaley broke a political glass ceiling Tuesday when she became the first woman in Ohio history to win a major party nomination to run for governor.

"This is a historic moment for the Democratic Party and for all of Ohio," said Whaley. "And I want every little girl listening to know that this is possible."

One in four women in Quebec's National Assembly aren't seeking re-election. What happened?

Back
May 11, 2022

One in four women in Quebec's National Assembly aren't seeking re-election. What happened?

For women leaving Quebec politics, is quitting an act of self-preservation?

Print article

For women leaving Quebec politics, is quitting an act of self-preservation?

Nepal: Women leaders from across the political spectrum say they feel constrained

Back
May 10, 2022

Nepal: Women leaders from across the political spectrum say they feel constrained

Their representation in local elections has been trimmed but they cannot speak up. Female politicians say the fight will continue though.

Print article

Their representation in local elections has been trimmed but they cannot speak up. Female politicians say the fight will continue though.

World News

Record number of women MLA’s elected to Stormont

Submitted by Editor on
Back

Record number of women MLA’s elected to Stormont

Source:

Voters in Northern Ireland have returned a record number of women to the Assembly.

Of the 90 MLAs elected to Stormont, 32 are women – an increase from 33pc in 2020 to just over 36pc.

The first Assembly formed after the Good Friday Agreement in 1998 had just 13pc female representation.

Print article

Voters in Northern Ireland have returned a record number of women to the Assembly.

Of the 90 MLAs elected to Stormont, 32 are women – an increase from 33pc in 2020 to just over 36pc.

The first Assembly formed after the Good Friday Agreement in 1998 had just 13pc female representation.

Shared hurdles: How political races change when two women compete (2022)

Back
May 9, 2022

Shared hurdles: How political races change when two women compete (2022)

With more and more women running for office, races between women candidates will become the norm — not a novelty.

Print article
Shared hurdles: How political races change when two women compete (2022) - Barbara Lee Foundation

With more and more women running for office, races between women candidates will become the norm — not a novelty.

World News

Fiji: Young people, women encouraged to take part In this year’s elections

Submitted by Editor on
Back

Fiji: Young people, women encouraged to take part In this year’s elections

Source:

Young eligible Fijians are encouraged to take part in the 2022 General Elections.

Young eligible Fijians are encouraged to take part in the 2022 General Elections.

United Nations Senior Peace and Development Advisor in the Pacific, Agus Wandi made this comment at the ‘2022 Fijian National Elections: A Dialogue On The Issues That Matter’ event hosted at the Warwick Fiji in the Coral Coast on Thursday.

Print article

Young eligible Fijians are encouraged to take part in the 2022 General Elections.

Young eligible Fijians are encouraged to take part in the 2022 General Elections.

United Nations Senior Peace and Development Advisor in the Pacific, Agus Wandi made this comment at the ‘2022 Fijian National Elections: A Dialogue On The Issues That Matter’ event hosted at the Warwick Fiji in the Coral Coast on Thursday.

The Philippines: The vice president is the only woman seeking the top job

Back
May 6, 2022

The Philippines: The vice president is the only woman seeking the top job

The two top candidates in Monday’s presidential election offer Filipino voters a stark choice: the country’s vice president who has served as a check on President Rodrigo Duterte versus the scion of the Philippines’ most controversial political family.

Print article

The two top candidates in Monday’s presidential election offer Filipino voters a stark choice: the country’s vice president who has served as a check on President Rodrigo Duterte versus the scion of the Philippines’ most controversial political family.

Solomon Islands’ first female premier: lessons learned

Back
May 3, 2022

Solomon Islands’ first female premier: lessons learned

In late March 2022, 16 years after she was first elected to the Isabel Provincial Assembly in Solomon Islands, Rhoda Sikilabu became the country’s first female premier.

Print article

In late March 2022, 16 years after she was first elected to the Isabel Provincial Assembly in Solomon Islands, Rhoda Sikilabu became the country’s first female premier.

Subscribe to Elections