Gender Equality

In elections across the globe, the spotlight has been trained on the question of women’s representation, and rightly so. How vibrant can a democracy be if half of its population does not find adequate representation in politics or in the corridors of power?

Gender quotas have become an important mechanism for promoting gender equality in political representation.

The global movement for gender equality has driven change across many sectors, but political representation remains one of the most formidable challenges.

In the final week of the US presidential election campaign, there is a real possibility a woman will make it into the top job. But why has it taken so long – and has Kamala Harris got what it takes to make history?

Multiple studies show that the use of social media has a negative impact on the political leadership of women and girls in Latin America.