February 8, 2024
The struggle for women’s representation in Indonesian politics: an uphill battle
A Step Forward but Not Enough
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
February 6, 2024
Japan's youngest female city mayor is focused on women's empowerment
In a sector where women are rarely seen at the forefront, 33-year-old Shoko Kawata made history by becoming Japan's youngest female city mayor when she was elected in Yawata, southern Kyoto Prefecture last year.
February 5, 2024
Indonesia general elections: an opportunity to optimize women's representation
Jakarta (ANTARA) - As Indonesia will hold the 2024 General Elections on February 14, 2024, efforts to support women's representation in politics are still needed.
Friday briefing: Why the politics of young men and women are drifting further and further apart
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February 2, 2024
Friday briefing: Why the politics of young men and women are drifting further and further apart
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February 1, 2024
‘All for one’: The women supporting the political careers of other women in Mexico
At first, they thought they would be the ones preparing themselves for political positions in Mexico: “a feminist party,” they mused. But then, they realized that wasn’t their purpose.
January 25, 2024
It’s still a man’s world in politics
Since the restoration of democracy in 1991, the reins of the government have always been in the hands of a woman (except during the state of emergency in 2007-08).
January 23, 2024
Gender-responsive training by FAWE for Kenyan media
The Forum for African Women Educationalists (FAWE), one of the seven partners within the Women In Political Participation (WPP) Project, recently convened a strategic 2-day gender-responsive training for select Keny
January 18, 2024
Campaign costs impeding women’s political representation in Indonesia
In the 2019 general elections, Indonesian voters elected 118 women to the Indonesian House of Representatives (DPR). Although an increase from 2014, when just 97 women were elected, women still only account for 21 per cent of the 575-member parliament.
January 9, 2024
Do no harm | Programs to support for Pacific women leaders