Women Radio 91.7 has embarked on advocacy visits to stakeholders of democracy in a bid to ensure 2019 general elections is peaceful and non-violent to increase women’s participation.
Although the 2020 presidential cycle remains in its initial stages, the race for the White House is expected to draw an historic number of women candidates — with many already having taken steps towards running and others rumored to be considering ca
Lebanese politician Raya Hassan made history on Thursday when she became the first woman interior minister in the Arab world.
When Nigerians go to the polls Feb. 16 for general elections, few will be expecting large numbers of female candidates to win.
When Nigerians go to the polls Feb. 16 for general elections, few will be expecting large numbers of female candidates to win.
A local pro-democracy and women's rights advocacy group working in Southeastern Liberia, the National Institute for Public Opinion (NIPO), has concluded a one-day dialogue on women's political participation in Sinoe County.
By Helen Clark,
By Helen Clark,
By Emma Gray,
By Emma Gray,
Rep. Jackie Speier (D-Calif.) announced she is nominating Christine Blasey Ford ― the woman who accused Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh of sexual assault, for a distinguished honor usually reserved for public officials.
By Rachel Brulé,
Reservation for women in politics has positively impacted their inheritance rights as well as marriage negotiations.
By Rachel Brulé,
Reservation for women in politics has positively impacted their inheritance rights as well as marriage negotiations.