The women leading Britain’s political awakening
“People’s faith in politics is at an all-time low”, Carol Vorderman, who was recently likened to a “celebrity attack dog” by Conservative MP Johnny Mercer, told Deborah Ro
Local Government
Local governments are in a unique position to contribute to the global struggle for gender equality by improving the status of women around the world. Local Governments are the level of governance closest to the citizens and as service providers and employers have an important role in creating the conditions that encourage women’s political participation. In this special feature, we are collecting knowledge resources, case studies, stories and interviews from women active in local politics.
September 11, 2023
Women's Reservation Bill: K. Kavitha's appeal to political leaders creates national buzz
Amid the buzz in political circles that the Women's Reservation Bill may be tabled in the special session of Parliament beginning on September 19, Bharat Rashtra Samithi (
Ex-cabinet minister Begin remembered as 'trailblazer' for female politicians
Mournful tributes are pouring in after the death of Monique Begin, a former cabinet minister and academic who died Friday at the age of 87.
How Nigeria’s youngest female lawmaker is coping
27-year-old Ruqayat Motunrayo Shittu, representing Owode/Onirin Constituency of Asa Local Government Area of Kwara State in the State House of Assembly is currently the yo
September 11, 2023
Appoint women reps to all state assemblies, says activist
An activist has called for all state governments to appoint women to their respective legislative assemblies to ensure greater female representation.
As Iraq backslides on gender equality, where are its women MPs?
In early August, the Iraqi Communications and Media Commission issued a directive banning the use of the term “gender” in all public communications.
September 11, 2023
Minister laments declining number of women in political positions
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