Elections

There are a few exceptions but Somali women hardly get into politics or hold top public office in what remains a deeply conservative society. Fowzia Yusuf, one of those, speaks to Al Jazeera on seeking another first.

(CNN) In 2015, I spent the summer protesting and getting tear-gassed. I wasn't protesting for anything grand.

Nepal has progressive laws and quotas for women’s representation in politics, but patriarchy and gender discrimination run deep and influence the decisions of parties.

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.

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

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