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Gender Equality

May 20, 2022
#PanWomanity as the new #PanAfricanism: What can data tell us?

The inclusivity of women in politics and decision-making is steadily rising across Africa. This could be the last frontier for sustainable development in Africa.

Australia: Hey, guess what, guys? Women vote too – and they may decide the outcome of this election

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May 19, 2022

Australia: Hey, guess what, guys? Women vote too – and they may decide the outcome of this election

Because “women’s issues” have been in the headlines over the last year, it may seem strange they have not been more prominent in the election campaign.

Because “women’s issues” have been in the headlines over the last year, it may seem strange they have not been more prominent in the election campaign.

Politics and peril for Asian women

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May 19, 2022

Politics and peril for Asian women

The political landscape in Asia has been very dynamic lately, but it is a disappointment to me personally that events have not been kind to women.

The political landscape in Asia has been very dynamic lately, but it is a disappointment to me personally that events have not been kind to women.

Podcast series: Women in politics in PNG

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May 18, 2022

Podcast series: Women in politics in PNG

In this special Women in Politics series for the Australia-PNG Network, the Lowy Institute's Jessica Collins sits down with prominent women from Papua New Guinea to discuss the deep-seated challenge of wom

In this special Women in Politics series for the Australia-PNG Network, the Lowy Institute's Jessica Collins sits down with prominent women from Papua New Guinea to discuss the deep-seated challenge of wom

May 18, 2022
Most women ever elected to Samoan Parliament after Supreme Court ruling

This is a “win for all women.”

How women have helped change the culture of politics in Quebec

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May 17, 2022

How women have helped change the culture of politics in Quebec

As a high number of women leave the National Assembly, things are slow to change — but getting better.

As a high number of women leave the National Assembly, things are slow to change — but getting better.

May 16, 2022
Japan's Lower House to survey gender equality in Diet

Japan's Lower House of the Diet plans a questionnaire on women's participation in politics as the country largely lags behind in female representation in national parliaments.

May 16, 2022
Australia: Young women are turning their backs on political careers at alarming rate, new research suggests

Young women aren’t feeling any more optimistic about our parliamentary landscape, opportunities to build a career in politics or their safety,