Breaking barriers: Fight for women’s political empowerment in India
True progress for women is not merely about breaking barriers but fundamentally transforming the structures that have long hindered their advancement.
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
September 6, 2024
Empowering women: A push for increased female MPs in upcoming elections
The representation of women in Ghana's Fourth Republic Parliament has remained notably low.
September 6, 2024
Championing change: Young women steps up to drive Tanzania's push for political equality
Dar es Salaam. As Tanzania gears up for the upcoming local government elections in November 2024 and the general election next year, there is a noticeable shift in the political landscape.
September 6, 2024
From margins to mainstream: How women’s political participation in Jammu and Kashmir is evolving
The political landscape of Jammu and Kashmir presents a unique set of challenges for women’s empowerment. Historically, the representation of women in political roles in the region has been limited.
What Haiti’s political transition should be doing for Haiti’s women – and isn’t
Haiti’s transitional government is promising to restore democracy, human rights, and stability after
September 4, 2024
Democracy isn't complete when women are excluded from policy-making - NILDS
The National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies (NILDS) has declared that democracy cannot be considered complete when women are excluded from policy-making processes.
August 27, 2024
Iraqi women's political influence: two decades of limited impact
Despite a consistent presence in Iraq's political arena for nearly two decades, Iraqi women have yet to achieve substantial influence in shaping the nation's laws and policies, analysts say.
August 27, 2024
Africana Studies Summer Institute advances research on women and girls of color
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Theonila Matbob survived a civil war and is now reshaping her parliament to help women
For Theonila Roka Matbob, the pain in her distant past is deeply etched in her mind.
She grew up in the shadow of the controversial Bougainville mine, and her father, John Roka, was killed during the Bougainville conflict.