The Arab Spring began ten years ago this December when a Tunisian fruit vendor set himself on fire to protest police harassment and corruption under the North African country’s autocratic regime.
Researchers are studying the association between the campaign promises made during state elections and the chances of women politicians getting elected in four districts of Bihar.
Women’s rights and gender equality are taking centre stage in 2020.
By Ciairín de Buis,
With more than three-quarters of our TDs being men, Ireland once again has one of the least balanced political systems in Europe.
Women’s full and equal participation in all facets of society is a fundamental human right. Yet, around the world, from politics to entertainment to the workplace, women and girls are largely underrepresented.
Speaking to faculty and students at The New School, a university in New York City, the UN chief declared himself a proud feminist and called for men everywhere to support women’s rights.
Women were at the forefront of Lebanon’s 2019 ‘October Revolution’.
Political campaigns online have demonstrated that they can help candidates win elections, include more citizens’ concerns in political debates or allow upcoming parties to gain political exposure.
Government is working on ensuring greater participation of women at local government level.