Gender Equality
August 20, 2026
How patriarchy continues to limit women’s political role
Women were at the forefront of the July 2024 uprising, but in the subsequently formed political structures, insecurity and social backlash gradually pushed them aside.
August 3, 2026
More Women in Central Asian Politics – But Where Is the Power?
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June 5, 2026
The limits of gender quotas in Armenia’s male-dominated politics
As Armenia moves toward another electoral cycle, the issue of women’s political participation has once again returned to the center of public debate.
June 5, 2026
Women’s Political Participation: A Path to Violence-Free Elections in Nigeria
As Nigeria prepares for another electoral cycle ahead of the 2027 general elections, concerns over political violence, voter intimidation, and electoral insecurity continue to dominate national conversations.
June 5, 2026
Women are still not equally represented in politics: Substantial reforms and changes in social patterns are needed
Democracy begins in parties, gender equality begins in parties, and the very fact that we have that percentage of women in Parliament shows that politics in Montenegro is a place where women are not very welcome, said Member of Parliament in the Parliament of Montenegro Jevrosima Pejović at the r
THEMATIC WEBINAR: PRESENTING FINDINGS OF FACT SHEETS ON GENDER SOCIAL NORMS & WOMEN’S POLITICAL PARTICIPATION AND REPRESENTATION
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May 17, 2026
THEMATIC WEBINAR: PRESENTING FINDINGS OF FACT SHEETS ON GENDER SOCIAL NORMS & WOMEN’S POLITICAL PARTICIPATION AND REPRESENTATION
The International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance (International IDEA) is organising a second webinar under the Women and Youth Democratic Engagement (WYDE) – Women’s Leadership Initiative, funded by the European Union (EU) and implemented in partnershi
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The International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance (International IDEA) is organising a second webinar under the Women and Youth Democratic Engagement (WYDE) – Women’s Leadership Initiative, funded by the European Union (EU) and implemented in partnershi