April 12, 2022
US: The proportion of elected city offices held by women rose by just 3% in 2022
Female mayors account for a little more than a quarter of the 100 largest U.S. cities.
Gender Equality
Nagaland women shine in all spheres, but find little space in politics
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April 8, 2022
Nagaland women shine in all spheres, but find little space in politics
It took Nagaland 45 years to elect its second woman parliamentarian, and the state is yet to elect any woman in the 60-member Assembly.
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It took Nagaland 45 years to elect its second woman parliamentarian, and the state is yet to elect any woman in the 60-member Assembly.
Advancing gender equality in national climate plans: Progress and higher ambitions
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April 4, 2022
Advancing gender equality in national climate plans: Progress and higher ambitions
Advancing Gender Equality in National Climate Plans: Progress and Higher Ambitions highlights the latest data on country progress in integrating gender considerations into their national climate plans, or Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs), under the UN
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Advancing Gender Equality in National Climate Plans: Progress and Higher Ambitions highlights the latest data on country progress in integrating gender considerations into their national climate plans, or Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs), under the UN
April 3, 2022
Portugal announces majority-female cabinet
A new government team named by Portuguese Prime Minister Antonio Costa has women in nine of the 17 cabinet positions.
Australian federal election 2022: Data shows Labor, Liberal Party more likely to preselect women in marginal seats
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April 1, 2022
Australian federal election 2022: Data shows Labor, Liberal Party more likely to preselect women in marginal seats
Despite repeated warnings, Australia’s two major political parties continue to make one big mistake – and one MP has issued a scathing rebuke.
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Despite repeated warnings, Australia’s two major political parties continue to make one big mistake – and one MP has issued a scathing rebuke.
Special seats bill in Nigeria: Balancing representation through constitutional reforms
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April 1, 2022
Special seats bill in Nigeria: Balancing representation through constitutional reforms
Global trends indicate the slow-paced progress in closing gender gaps across major dimensions of human development in different countries.
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Global trends indicate the slow-paced progress in closing gender gaps across major dimensions of human development in different countries.
March 30, 2022
Meet the women fighting to change the face of Lebanese politics
Female politicians still face numerous obstacles despite momentum for change.
On a sunny afternoon near a busy motorway in Beirut, former Lebanese MP Paula Yacoubian sits in the headquarters of her charitable organisation.
Infographic: Mexican women in politics
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March 25, 2022
Infographic: Mexican women in politics
In celebration of International Women's Day, we review the history of women in politics in Mexico.
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In celebration of International Women's Day, we review the history of women in politics in Mexico.
Interviews
Jemma Nunu Kumba
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March 24, 2022
Jemma Nunu Kumba
Speaker of the Transitional National Legislative Assembly, South Sudan
Speaker of the Transitional National Legislative Assembly, South Sudan
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Speaker of the Transitional National Legislative Assembly, South Sudan