Kuwaiti women second least fortunate in politics among Arab females: Report
In a list of least Arab women’s participation in political work issued recently by V-Dem Institute, Kuwait was ranked second among Arab countries, after Yemen.
Women's Leadership
June 20, 2023
USA: first Muslim woman confirmed as federal judge
Nusrat Choudhury was confirmed Thursday as a federal judge by the US Senate, making history as the first Muslim woman and the first Bangladeshi American to join the federa
CMI Insight: The long journey of Sudanese women from the margins of politics to influential roles in official processes
Women have been politically active and have played key roles at times of critical turning points in Sudan’s history, but this has not been translated into official recogni
Action needed to accelerate progress toward full participation of women in public and political life
Gender-based biases in public and political life against women remain deeply entrenched globally, and urgent action is needed to accelerate progress towards full participa
June 17, 2023
Nigeria: experts advocate more women in leadership positions
An expert in gender advocacy, Dr Ene Ede has appealed to the Federal government to close the gender gap by appointing more women into positions of authority.
Why Mexico may beat the USA in having a woman president
The mayor of Mexico City, Claudia Sheinbaum, resigned this week in order to run for president.
First ever woman DG of education shares thoughts and hopes for Malaysian women
The only wisdom we can hope to acquire is the wisdom of humility: humility is endless, and that’s what I know of Asiah, says former Deputy Prime Minister, Datuk Seri Dr Wan Azizah Wan Ismail at the recent launch of Tan Sri Asiah Abu Samah’s biography
June 14, 2023
Zimbabwe and Botswana: women discuss political participation
Women leaders and activists from Zimbabwe and Botswana yesterday kicked off a two-day cross-generational summit to discuss women's political participation and leadership.
Women’s political participation must move beyond quotas
Increasing the proportion of women in political decision-making has long been an admirable goal in peacebuilding and development.