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Gender Equality

The Friday Times
January 17, 2024
Clearing the path for women’s inclusion in electoral politics

In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, nearly 120 million people were pushed into vulnerable situations and we witnessed a great need for more community engagement and participation across the board.

The Star
January 9, 2024
African women rising up the ranks in power

More African women are joining and rising up the ranks of the world’s 100 most powerful women, according to Forbes, as they grow their influence in shaping the policies, products and political fights defining the globe.

The Fiji Times
January 9, 2024
Do no harm | Programs to support for Pacific women leaders

The Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting in Rarotonga, Cook Islands, last month committed to a 

Fair planet
January 9, 2024
Indonesia's 2024 presidential race lacks female candidates

Following President Megawati Soekarnoputri's term, Indonesia, the largest nation in Southeast Asia, has yet to witness a woman at

Front Page Africa
January 8, 2024
Liberia: national democratic institute and international women’s media foundation breaks silence to unearth all forms of violence suffered by women in politics

Amidst the global struggle against gender-based violence, the plight of women in politics battling this pervasive issue remains alarmingly prevalent in Liberia.

The Zimbabwean
January 8, 2024
Political space is shrinking, but even worse for women

This is despite guarantees of equality as provided for in the constitution of Zimbabwe, chapter 4 part 3 section (80) (1), which states: “Every woman has the full and equal dignity of the person with men and this includes equal opportunities in political, economic and s

The Irish Sun
December 29, 2023
Online abuse of female politicians is becoming more extreme and is discouraging woman from entering politics

Online abuse of female politicians is becoming more extreme and is having an impact in discouraging prospective female candidates.

IRELAND does not have enough women in political life.