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
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Interviews
USA: The contingent effects of sexism in primary elections
USA: The contingent effects of sexism in primary elections
Although the landscape for female candidates in U.S. politics has improved, research continues to find that many voters possess sexist attitudes.
Although the landscape for female candidates in U.S. politics has improved, research continues to find that many voters possess sexist attitudes.
The South Korean election’s gender conflict and the future of women voters
The South Korean election’s gender conflict and the future of women voters
By Darcie Draudt
By Darcie Draudt
Violence targeting women in politics: 10 countries to watch in 2022
Violence targeting women in politics: 10 countries to watch in 2022
By Roudabeh Kishi
By Roudabeh Kishi
In Pakistan, gendered politics prevail
In Pakistan, gendered politics prevail
Pakistan’s constitution makes no distinction between genders but women in parliament know that’s not the reality in politics.
Pakistan’s constitution makes no distinction between genders but women in parliament know that’s not the reality in politics.
“USA”: 2022 midterm election coverage shouldn't repeat this mistake when it comes to women
“USA”: 2022 midterm election coverage shouldn't repeat this mistake when it comes to women
By Amanda Brown Lierman
By Amanda Brown Lierman
Interview: Zec should ensure political parties are gender sensitive
Interview: Zec should ensure political parties are gender sensitive
The country is preparing to hold by-elections on March 26, and the list of candidates shows that there are fewer female candidates than males. Women are said to face several hurdles such as lack of finances to support their electoral campaigns and violence.
The country is preparing to hold by-elections on March 26, and the list of candidates shows that there are fewer female candidates than males. Women are said to face several hurdles such as lack of finances to support their electoral campaigns and violence.
Cherchez les femmes: in the French election, the men stay on top
Cherchez les femmes: in the French election, the men stay on top
By Denis Macshane
By Denis Macshane
World News
Violence targeting women in politics: 10 countries to watch in 2022
Attacks on women in politics are on the rise around the world. New data and research from the Armed Conflict Location & Event Data Project (ACLED) reveal how physical violence targeting women in politics is creating dangerous – and at times lethal – obstacles to women’s participation in political processes. Even as women are engaging in elections in record numbers around the world – both by seeking office and by voting – they are being met with an increasingly violent backlash.
Attacks on women in politics are on the rise around the world. New data and research from the Armed Conflict Location & Event Data Project (ACLED) reveal how physical violence targeting women in politics is creating dangerous – and at times lethal – obstacles to women’s participation in political processes. Even as women are engaging in elections in record numbers around the world – both by seeking office and by voting – they are being met with an increasingly violent backlash.
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