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Gender Equality

The Guradian Nigeria
December 20, 2023
Lessons in gender inclusion, equity in democratic process

Other than serving the purpose of throwing up new leaders, the recent local council elections in Ekiti State presented a study on how state governors could hold back from interfering in people’s choices of leaders at the grassroots, mainstreaming gender inclusio

DW News
December 18, 2023
Will female candidates transform politics in Congo?

In the city of Goma, in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, local resident Alexandrine Kisikutila is urging everyone around her to vote in

Eco-Business
December 18, 2023
Fewer women in parliament spells trouble

Women’s political representation in Indonesia may fall for the first time since the 1999 election, even before the voting starts. 

Hindustan Times
December 18, 2023
Women's power surges in political landscape

The real testimony to women’s political rights will come when they hold significant positions of power across the political spectrum

Modern Ghana
December 15, 2023
Intimidation, lack of confidence hindering women's participation in Ghana's politics

A new report from the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has shed light on some of the key barriers preventing greater women's representation in Ghana's political sphere.

Mint
December 14, 2023
India's women voters will surpass male voters from 2029 general election onwards

A major shift in India's electoral landscape is anticipated by the end of this decade. A report by the SBI has claimed that women voters in India will surpass male voters from 2029 onwards.

The Guardian Nigeria
December 14, 2023
Stakeholders advocate increased women participation in policymaking

Stakeholders have advocated the implementation of gender-inclusive policy-making to address the challenges facing women in the country.

DT Next
December 14, 2023
Empowering women in politics: necessity, challenges and role of education institutions

CHENNAI: Indian parliament has finally passed the historic women's reservation bill or to call it by its proper name Naari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam.

Free Malaysia Today
December 13, 2023
Women’s political empowerment lags even as gender gap narrows

PETALING JAYA: The statistics department reported better gender equality overall in 2022, but noted a clear challenge faced in women’s political empowerment, which remains alarmingly low.