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Women in Power and Decision-making

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July 9, 2014

Women in Power and Decision-making

Women are often dynamic leaders of change, galvanizing women and men to get involved, claim their rights, strengthen their communities and protect their planet. Their participation is fundamental to democratic governance.

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Women are often dynamic leaders of change, galvanizing women and men to get involved, claim their rights, strengthen their communities and protect their planet. Their participation is fundamental to democratic governance.

June 26, 2014
Women in power and decision-making: Strengthening voices for democracy

Strengthening women's role in power and decision-making is one of the 12 critical areas of concern outlined in the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action, which turns 20 next year.

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Overcoming Political Exclusion: Strategies for marginalized groups to successfully engage in political decision-making

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May 7, 2014

Overcoming Political Exclusion: Strategies for marginalized groups to successfully engage in political decision-making

This publication, published in 2013 by the International Institute for Elec

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This publication, published in 2013 by the International Institute for Elec

Political Parties in Africa through a Gender Lens

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May 7, 2014

Political Parties in Africa through a Gender Lens

One of the persistent democratic deficits throughout the world is women’s lack of influence in politics. In relation to political parties in particular, the voice of women in decision-making remains insufficient, and, in some cases, is non-existent.

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One of the persistent democratic deficits throughout the world is women’s lack of influence in politics. In relation to political parties in particular, the voice of women in decision-making remains insufficient, and, in some cases, is non-existent.

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Women in Local Governments

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Women in Local Governments

Women’s political and socio-economic status improves when women become more involved in decision making and policy development at all levels of governance.  Through their active involvement in community work and women’s movements, local women politicians are fully aware of issues faced by women in their communities and are uniquely positioned to address them. The role of women in decision making has been addressed by various international agreements and conventions, CEDAW and the Beijing Platform for Action (1995), to name a few.

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Women’s political and socio-economic status improves when women become more involved in decision making and policy development at all levels of governance.  Through their active involvement in community work and women’s movements, local women politicians are fully aware of issues faced by women in their communities and are uniquely positioned to address them. The role of women in decision making has been addressed by various international agreements and conventions, CEDAW and the Beijing Platform for Action (1995), to name a few.

Girl draped in a Ukrainian Flag
February 5, 2026
EU and UN Women launch ‘Gender Equality Facility’ in Ukraine

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https://www.nytimes.com/2025/10/19/world/asia/japan-women-prime-minister.html
October 20, 2025
A Woman Is Poised to Lead Japan. Will That Help Japanese Women?

In Japan, women have long been severely underrepresented at the highest levels of business, government and society, the product of a culture that expects them to bear a disproportionate share of child care and housework.

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