India: the link between education and participation of women in Indian politics
The gender disparity in politics is indicative of the of need to promote education amongst women, thus, enabling greater political participation.
Women's Leadership
Kuviraa, building political engagement & leadership in young girls
Kuviraa, which means courageous women in multiple Indian languages, aims to work with young girls, especially from marginalised and minority communities, between the ages of 12 - 20 to change attitudes towards politics in India through the following three goals: to in
Women’s education and political participation in Cameroon
By Tapan Kumar Sahu, Kusum Yadav
Nigeria: appointive positons serve as entry point for women in politics – Abiodun Essiet
By Rosemary Bassey
January 27, 2022
Political hopeful applauds Barbados for progress with women in politics, urges same for Antigua and Barbuda
One political hopeful in Antigua and Barbuda is commending the recently-elected Barbados government for its progress with the inclusion of women in politics, while urging the same for the twin island nation.
January 27, 2022
In Kenya, Ms President Season 2 kicks off amid calls for more women representation in politics
The second season of the reality TV show, Ms President, was launched yesterday. The show seeks to portray to a national audience the capacity and ability of women to lead effectively.
African women and girls: leading a continent
By Ellen Johnson Sirleaf
January 26, 2022
A big step forward for women's leadership in Morocco
On July 31, 2021, the Moroccan Parliament adopted a reform that did not receive much attention but did represent a big step forward in helping close the country's gender gap.
January 25, 2022
Un-facilitated consultations on a political process for Sudan engage Darfur stakeholders representatives
UNITAMS made further concrete steps to broaden the scope of consultations process launched earlier this month, with emphasis on engaging groups in all states of Sudan.