March 14, 2024
EU and partners launch WYDE – Women’s Leadership Initiative
The Political Participation of Youth
"I call on the members of the largest youth generation in history to face the challenges and consider what you can do to solve it. To control your destiny and translate your dreams into a better future for all." Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon
March 11, 2024
German govt, NGO to train Southwest women in political engagement
The German government in collaboration with a non-governmental organisation, Hope for Family Development Initiative (HFDI) is set to train 300 women in three Southwest states on campaign strategies, leadership skills, and political engagement.
March 8, 2024
Why is women leadership in politics still insignificant?
The landscape of women leadership in Bangladesh presents a paradox: despite notable female figures in key political positions, the overarching advancement of women into leadership roles remains stagnant. Despite having a female prime minister, a female speake
Political power in Australia is still overwhelmingly male. But beneath the despair, there’s reason for hope
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March 7, 2024
Political power in Australia is still overwhelmingly male. But beneath the despair, there’s reason for hope
It’s 2024, but power still looks like a man. Despite Australia’s claim to egalitarianism, achieving equal political participation and representation remains a formidable challenge for women.
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It’s 2024, but power still looks like a man. Despite Australia’s claim to egalitarianism, achieving equal political participation and representation remains a formidable challenge for women.
March 6, 2024
In a super election year, will women come out on top?
Earlier this year, the IPU announced that around 70 elections were slated to take place in 2024, in what has been dubbed a super election year.
2024, a European political year - through the eyes of women
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March 5, 2024
2024, a European political year - through the eyes of women
In 1906, Finland became the first country in Europe to grant women the right to vote, with the adoption of universal suffrage, at the same time as it won its autonomy from the Russian Empire.
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In 1906, Finland became the first country in Europe to grant women the right to vote, with the adoption of universal suffrage, at the same time as it won its autonomy from the Russian Empire.
February 26, 2024
Empowering women in politics: University of Tasmania launches transformative program
Discover how the University of Tasmania's Pathways to Politics for Women program is empowering aspiring female politicians in Tasmania.
February 26, 2024
Zimbabwean youth demand more representation in electoral processes
The Zimbabwe Election Support Network (ZESN), a coalition of non-governmental organizations that promotes democratic elections has called for more youth participation and representation in Zimbabwe’s electoral and governance processes, citing the low number of young la
February 26, 2024
Pacific Women in Power Forum commences in Auckland
Auckland, New Zealand – Numbers speak volumes, and in the Pacific, they tell a concerning story: less than 7 percent of parliamentarians are women.