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https://vmtnews.ng/mentorship-critical-factor-for-womens-mass-participation-in-politics-survey/
October 7, 2025
Mentorship, critical factor for women’s mass participation in politics

Some stakeholders in the North-east have identified mentorship and quota systems as critical factors that will increase women’s participation in politics.

https://www.gov.si/en/news/2025-09-01-high-level-womens-forum-on-decency-in-politics-an-exemplary-model-for-youth-and-the-strengthening-of-political-trust/
October 7, 2025
High-level women's forum on decency in politics: an exemplary model for youth and the strengthening of political trust

Shortly before the start of this year's 20th anniversary edition of the Bled Strategic Forum international conference, Minister of Foreign and European Affairs Tanja Fajon hosted a high-level women's forum comprising foreign ministers, senior representatives of internat

https://time.com/7322887/japan-sanae-takaichi-ldp-leader-election-first-female-prime-minister/
October 7, 2025
What Japan’s First Female Prime Minister Could Mean for the Country’s Gender Politics

Sanae Takaichi just broke Japan’s highest glass ceiling.

https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/us-politics/young-voters-elect-women-president-poll-b2840377.html
October 7, 2025
Nearly 20% of younger voters say they would not elect a woman as president, new poll finds

An overwhelming majority of American voters believe it’s important to elect more women to

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/crkj5e73xkmo
October 7, 2025
Who is Japan's 'Iron Lady' Sanae Takaichi?

Respected figure: Baroness Margaret Thatcher. Personal goal: To become Japan's Iron Lady.

https://www.politico.com/news/2025/10/06/americans-remain-wary-of-electing-a-female-president-new-poll-reveals-00594591
October 7, 2025
Americans remain wary of electing a female president, new poll reveals

Voters under 50 are the least open to electing a female president, and four in 10 Americans personally know someone who would not elect a woman to the White House, a new poll finds.

https://cyprus-mail.com/2025/09/26/gender-equality-commissioner-calls-for-strengthening-of-female-participation-in-politics
September 29, 2025
Gender equality commissioner calls for strengthening of female participation in politics

Gender equality commissioner Josie Christodoulou on Friday voiced concern over the low level of female participation in Cyprus’ political life ahead of the 2026 parliamentary elections, warning that unbalanced representation in decision-making creates a democratic defic