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A hard truth in Indian politics: men feel threatened by women who are intelligent, single and independent

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April 26, 2019

A hard truth in Indian politics: men feel threatened by women who are intelligent, single and independent

The odds are stacked heavily against women in politics. They are up against strong, entrenched and largely patriarchal lobbies in political parties.

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The odds are stacked heavily against women in politics. They are up against strong, entrenched and largely patriarchal lobbies in political parties.

April 26, 2019
Challenges and the way forward for women in politics in India

As India gears up for the world’s largest election process, one cannot help but think of some of the unfulfilled promises made when a young India emerged amongst the preeminent democracies of the world.

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Women in Ethiopia still struggle despite leadership in government

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April 25, 2019

Women in Ethiopia still struggle despite leadership in government

Following 2018 elections in Ethiopia, a record-breaking number of women now hold leadership positions in the country’s government. But women still struggle to rise up the ranks in other sectors.

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Following 2018 elections in Ethiopia, a record-breaking number of women now hold leadership positions in the country’s government. But women still struggle to rise up the ranks in other sectors.

April 25, 2019
Sudanese women are right to demand parity in the transition

Sudan’s transition must be inclusive if it is to build a country for all Sudanese.

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April 25, 2019
DRC MPs elect woman speaker of parliament, Jeanine Mabunda

Lawmakers in the Democratic Republic of Congo, DRC, on Wednesday elected Jeanine Mabunda as head of the national assembly.

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April 24, 2019
Japanese city gets its first ever female politician

Misuzu Ikeda becomes first assemblywoman in Tarumizu as record numbers of women elected nationwide.

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April 24, 2019
Gender doesn't matter in Israeli elections, they said. New research proves different

New election questionnaire finds women tend to lean to the left in the voting ballots, but when it comes to diplomacy and security, they're more hawkish than men.

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