One of the first few countries to introduce suffrage for women and their election to office, Türkiye marks the 89th anniversary of the constitutional amendment, with more women in political offices though they are still outnumbered by men.
Globally, approximately 736 million women — almost one in three — endure violence at least once in their life.
In what is arguably a significant step forward for women in politics, 2023 saw two important events: the passing of the Women's Reservation Bill, and an increase in women’s participation in the Assembly elections in various states.
Udora Orizu chronicles the noteworthy strides being made by the 10th House of Representatives towards improving women’s political representation and end gender based violence in the country.
The Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) yesterday presented its slate of 18 female legislator-at-large nominees and outlined its policies on gender equality.
Governance in Africa is undergoing an upheaval – the kind that is people-driven, and more recently and unfortunately, army driven
Governance in Africa is undergoing an upheaval – the kind that is people-driven, and more recently and unfortunately, army driven
Previous work suggests that observing women officeholders increases women’s political ambition.
Previous work suggests that observing women officeholders increases women’s political ambition.
In any country, the political empowerment of women is generally possible with two routes — the first is to reserve seats for women in legislature by means of legislation and the second is to have provision for quotas for women candidates within political parties while n
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