Gender Equality

Women in Borno state have called on the state government to mandate the reservation of special portfolios both at the state and federal levels.

In 2024, the Women and Youth Democratic Engagement (WYDE) | Women’s Leadership Initiative was launched as a global multi-partner effort to advance women’s full and effective political participation and representation in decision-making at all levels, particularly for th

In the fight for better policies for mothers and families, Rep. Brittany Pettersen (D-Colo.) has also had to fight to have her own voice heard on Capitol Hill.

A heated debate on affirmative action versus merit-based appointments to increase women’s participation, including in the media, took centre stage at a BBC World Questions episode recorded live in Petaling Jaya last night.

Over 50% of female local assembly members in Japan have been troubled with harassment, more than double the proportion of such male members, according to a Cabinet Office report.