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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.

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.