European Union chief Ursula von der Leyen is determined to achieve gender parity in her executive Commission amid resistance from member states. She is advocating for a balanced representation of men and women among EU commissioners.
Once celebrated for its progressive strides towards gender equality in politics, Nepal is now witnessing a troubling regression.
Once celebrated for its progressive strides towards gender equality in politics, Nepal is now witnessing a troubling regression.
The National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies (NILDS) has declared that democracy cannot be considered complete when women are excluded from policy-making processes.
The passage of the
Despite a consistent presence in Iraq's political arena for nearly two decades, Iraqi women have yet to achieve substantial influence in shaping the nation's laws and policies, analysts say.
If I’m asked to rank the centuries based on the importance and impact of constitutional amendments, I’d be hard pressed to choose between the 18th and the 19th. The Bill of Rights, passed at the tail end of the 18th century, is certainly special.
If I’m asked to rank the centuries based on the importance and impact of constitutional amendments, I’d be hard pressed to choose between the 18th and the 19th. The Bill of Rights, passed at the tail end of the 18th century, is certainly special.
The struggle for gender parity in politics is far from over, but this week I felt a surge of hope for the future.
The struggle for gender parity in politics is far from over, but this week I felt a surge of hope for the future.
Mid-way through a bumper election year, there are few gains for women in power
Mid-way through a bumper election year, there are few gains for women in power