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Gender Equality

The Diplomat
April 18, 2024
The dire state of women’s rights in North Korea

On International Women’s Day on March 8, North Korea held various events to celebrate the country’s women, repeating what has become more or less a national slogan, “Women Are Flowers,” and hailing the country as a “paradise” for women.

The Fiji Times
April 16, 2024
Gender disparity in Pacific politics | Balance of Power project aims to empower women in leadership

Less than 7 per cent of Pacific politicians are women, compared with 27 per cent globally.

IPU
April 15, 2024
Informing a new strategy against sexism and harassment in the Parliament of Iceland

Iceland has an excellent record on gender equality, topping the World Economic Forum’s ranking of most gender equal country for 14 consecutive years.

NPR
April 10, 2024
Elections reveal a growing gender divide across South Korea

SEOUL, South Korea – When South Koreans elect a new parliament this week, the outcome will shape the next four years of the country's politics.

African leadership in gender equality: the rise of women in politics

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April 6, 2024

African leadership in gender equality: the rise of women in politics

Breaking the Glass Ceiling: Africa’s Stride Towards Gender Equality in Governance

Breaking the Glass Ceiling: Africa’s Stride Towards Gender Equality in Governance

About women in Indonesian politics must be ordinary, no longer sensitive issues that need to be discussed

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April 6, 2024

About women in Indonesian politics must be ordinary, no longer sensitive issues that need to be discussed

JAKARTA - Politics and women are two things that are considered difficult to put together, but are being pursued. Women's involvement in politics is still underestimated, even though they have an important role for long-term policies.

JAKARTA - Politics and women are two things that are considered difficult to put together, but are being pursued. Women's involvement in politics is still underestimated, even though they have an important role for long-term policies.

Why are there few women in Indian Politics?

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April 5, 2024

Why are there few women in Indian Politics?

On the eve of India’s independence on August 14th, 1947, a momentous gathering filled the parliament gallery, eagerly awaiting Jawaharlal Nehrus iconic addre

On the eve of India’s independence on August 14th, 1947, a momentous gathering filled the parliament gallery, eagerly awaiting Jawaharlal Nehrus iconic addre