Nigerian women struggle to get into politics
When Nigerians go to the polls Feb. 16 for general elections, few will be expecting large numbers of female candidates to win.
Women's Leadership
February 1, 2019
Liberia: Women brainstorm to increase political participation in Sinoe
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.
The Kindness Quotient Jacinda Ardern is the world’s anti-Trump
By Helen Clark,
January 31, 2019
Jackie Speier nominates Christine Blasey Ford for prestigious Profile In Courage Award
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.
India: Empowering effects of women in politics
By Rachel Brulé,
Reservation for women in politics has positively impacted their inheritance rights as well as marriage negotiations.
January 30, 2019
Women are pushing to the front of the queue in 2019 Australian Politics
While the Liberal party ties itself in knots over how to get more women into Parliament, a female rebellion is building across the country.
Gender quotas aren’t doing much to help women in politics in Australia
By Brian Winchester,
On the issue of women’s rights in Indonesian politics
By Nisfi Mubarokah,