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June 13, 2022
New study finds disparity between men and women in politics in India is immense

A new study about women in politics by Professor Parimal Maya Sudhakar, Head of the School, MIT School of Government, MIT World Peace University reported the disparity between the number of male and female politicians in India.

June 10, 2022
Albania addresses gender equality in decision-making beyond gender quotas

International IDEA presented its latest data on gender quotas at the Albania 2022 International Forum for Gender Equality “Equality and Me”, which focused on developing a stronger commitment for gender equality.

Women on Board - European Parliament
June 9, 2022
Women on boards: deal to boost gender balance in companies
  • 40% of non-executive director posts should go to the under-represented sex 
  • Dissuasive penalties for non-compliance 
June 9, 2022
Welsh Government to press ahead with plans to increase Senedd members

The Welsh Government is to press ahead with plans to increase the number of Senedd members despite opposition from senior Conservatives.

June 7, 2022
Pakistan: NCSW holds consultation on women participation in elections

Islamabad: Women have been considered as a passive vote bank and political parties tend to use them mostly for representative functions at public gathering, meetings and campaigns.

June 3, 2022
Liberia: Weah’s CDC adopts 40% women quota

The Congress for Democratic Change (CDC) of President George Weah has adopted a resolution that would force the party to have more women in leadership positions.