Accelerating efforts to tackle online and technology-facilitated violence against women and girls
Violence against women and girls (VAWG) in digital contexts is not a new phenomenon, however it has rapidly escalated in the shadows of the
Minorities and Indigenous Women
Indigenous women and other minorities suffer from a lack of political representation, economic marginalization and poverty, lack of access to social services and discrimination. This section highlights news, resources and stories on minorities and indigenous women's struggle for political inclusion.
October 7, 2022
US: Where women of color stand post-primaries
Of the 259 women nominated in House primaries this year, 43 percent are women of color — the highest percentage for the demographic in recent cycles.
My (Vice) President is black: These black women are shaking up politics in Latin America
Afro latinos face immense challenges to be represented in politics. These Black women in Latin America have been breaking the mold.
September 30, 2022
More women and Indigenous candidates in the running for Brazil elections
In addition to their president, Brazilians will elect 513 members of parliament, one-third of the 81 senators and the country's 27 governors on Sunday.
More Black women are running for office in Brazil than ever. Can they win?
Juliana Mittelbach, a 40-year-old hospital nurse from the city of Curitiba, Brazil, had long considered a career in politics until the COVID-19 crisis forced a decision. She had noticed it was “mostly Black people” who died.
“The voices you’re not hearing”: The project helping mums to become MPs
MotherRED gives grants and support to 50 women, who commit to family-friendly policies, to stand for public office.
September 8, 2022
Liz Truss praised for diverse cabinet
First black chancellor of the exchequer among prime minister’s appointees.
The double standards & unfair treatment meted out to female politicians
The bitter truth is that gender injustice in politics is largely overlooked and has been normalised to the point where a woman preparing to start a career in politics should expect misogyny and sexism as by-products.