Why do so many gen Z women across the US identify as ‘leftist’?
When Emily Gardiner first started paying attention to politics, she was 15, just beginning high school in 2016.
Political Parties
In a representative democracy, political parties function as a link between state institutions and local grassroots organizations. It is political parties that aggregate interests, present political alternatives and nominate candidates. As such, political parties play an essential role for the advancement of women and the promotion of equality. In this section, you will find information on the role of political parties in promoting women's political participation.
October 13, 2025
How we can do more in Nigerian politics, governance: Women
Women in Nigeria have called for more opportunities to encourage their active participation in policymaking and to support female candidates during elections.
May 16, 2025
2027 elections: Women urged to participate more in partisan politics
Nigerian women across different social statuses have been urged to become more politically conscious and actively involved in partisan politics as the next g
April 23, 2025
Number of female candidates drops across parties: study
The number of female candidates running for federal office has dropped in this election, a fresh analysis shows, raising fears that this will make gender parity in the House of Commons a more distant prospect.
April 15, 2025
Support for youth quota in JS almost nil
The Bangladesh Nationalist Party strongly disagreed with the Constitutional Reform Commission on its proposal for a quota of 10 per cent parliamentary seats for young candidates.
April 11, 2025
Violence and sexist harassment against female MPs ‘rife across Asia-Pacific’
Sexism, harassment and violence against women are rife in parliaments across the Asia-Pacific region, according to a damning report published on Tuesday that lays bare the scale of abuse faced by women in politics.