Gender Equality
December 7, 2023
Where are the women in politics?
It is truly disheartening to observe the glaring absence of female candidates vying for political office in the upcoming general elections.
December 5, 2023
Turkish women mark 89 years of full political rights, to vote, hold office
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.
December 4, 2023
How technology-facilitated gender-based violence impacts women and girls
Globally, approximately 736 million women — almost one in three — endure violence at least once in their life.
December 4, 2023
India: election dynamics altered as women voters took centre-stage across 5 states
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.
December 1, 2023
Green Chambers’ Quest for Women Emancipation
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.
December 1, 2023
Taiwan: The Democratic Progressive Party promotes 18 female candidates
The Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) yesterday presented its slate of 18 female legislator-at-large nominees and outlined its policies on gender equality.
Courage, optimism, and action: A pathway to boost African democracies
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December 1, 2023
Courage, optimism, and action: A pathway to boost African democracies
Governance in Africa is undergoing an upheaval – the kind that is people-driven, and more recently and unfortunately, army driven
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Governance in Africa is undergoing an upheaval – the kind that is people-driven, and more recently and unfortunately, army driven
Women grab back: exclusion, policy threat, and women’s political ambition
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November 30, 2023
Women grab back: exclusion, policy threat, and women’s political ambition
Previous work suggests that observing women officeholders increases women’s political ambition.
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Previous work suggests that observing women officeholders increases women’s political ambition.