Women's Leadership

Political reintegration and the continuation of the struggle after war: Women ex-combatants in formal and informal politics

January 6, 2025

Political reintegration and the continuation of the struggle after war: Women ex-combatants in formal and informal politics

This is the second issue of our policy insight series on gender-inclusive conflict transformation. This paper explores the political re-conversion pathways that women ex-combatants pursue after the signing of a peace agreement.

Water Politics: Empowering Youth, Women, and Indigenous and Local Communities

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January 4, 2025

Water Politics: Empowering Youth, Women, and Indigenous and Local Communities

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January 2, 2025

Women leaders urge others to embrace political ambitions

Following their victories in the recent Local Government Elections, newly elected female leaders are encouraging other women to pursue leadership roles despite the challenges.

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The Motivation for Women in Politics - The Contemporary Politics of Women’s Participation and Representation in Africa

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December 30, 2024

The Motivation for Women in Politics - The Contemporary Politics of Women’s Participation and Representation in Africa

Women’s presence in politics is vital for shaping policy outcomes in the economic, social and cultural spheres.

Sudanese Women’s Participation in Ongoing Peace Processes

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December 20, 2024

Sudanese Women’s Participation in Ongoing Peace Processes

International IDEA organized in August 2024, in Kampala, Uganda, a roundtable with the Adeela Foundation to discuss and evaluate the role of Sudanese women in peace and ending war initiatives.

December 19, 2024

Only five women elected in direct presidential elections in 2024

New York, 19 December, 2024 –

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December 18, 2024

Ghana and Namibia's surprise power move signals new era of female leadership

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December 17, 2024

AI deepfakes are targeting women in politics at alarming rates

A new report has found that women in Congress are 70 times more likely to be targeted by deepfakes than men, often with sexually explicit images created by AI.

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December 17, 2024

Online violence against women in Nepali politics rising

A new report published by the Open Nepal Initiative (ONI) sheds light on the increasing number of incidents of online violence targeting women politicians in Nepal.

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