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 in dozens of parliaments across the Asia-Pacific are experiencing significant levels of abuse, violence and harassment, a new report has found, with online abuse a key issue.
Despite progress towards gender equality in Australian elections, women remain underrepresented among candidates vying for office on May 3.
Despite progress towards gender equality in Australian elections, women remain underrepresented among candidates vying for office on May 3.
Despite progress towards gender equality in Australian elections, women remain underrepresented among candidates vying for office on May 3.
From parliamentary sexism to online harassment, women face multi-faceted barriers to political participation across all levels of government.
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Gender was an important factor in the 2022 election: it shaped the ways the major parties packaged their policies and their leaders.
Gender was an important factor in the 2022 election: it shaped the ways the major parties packaged their policies and their leaders.
Last year, an aura of possibility hovered in anticipation of around 60 elections that were held across the world.
Last year, an aura of possibility hovered in anticipation of around 60 elections that were held across the world.
