October 10, 2025
Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado wins Nobel Peace Prize
The opposition movement in Venezuela, spearheaded by María Corina Machado, has many allies worldwide.
Women's Leadership
October 8, 2025
From World Cup to a cool head with Trump: why Mexico’s president is still so popular, one year on
One year on from her inauguration as Mexico’s
October 8, 2025
400,000 in Mexico City’s Zócalo celebrate one year of Claudia Sheinbaum’s government
Mass mobilizations have been a feature of Claudia Sheinbaum’s first year presiding over Mexico, and to finish her first “accountability” tour of Mexico and mark one year of governance, she had her biggest yet.
October 7, 2025
Mentorship, critical factor for women’s mass participation in politics
Some stakeholders in the North-east have identified mentorship and quota systems as critical factors that will increase women’s participation in politics.
October 7, 2025
High-level women's forum on decency in politics: an exemplary model for youth and the strengthening of political trust
Shortly before the start of this year's 20th anniversary edition of the Bled Strategic Forum international conference, Minister of Foreign and European Affairs Tanja Fajon hosted a high-level women's forum comprising foreign ministers, senior representatives of internat
October 7, 2025
What Japan’s First Female Prime Minister Could Mean for the Country’s Gender Politics
Sanae Takaichi just broke Japan’s highest glass ceiling.
October 7, 2025
Nearly 20% of younger voters say they would not elect a woman as president, new poll finds
An overwhelming majority of American voters believe it’s important to elect more women to
October 7, 2025
Who is Japan's 'Iron Lady' Sanae Takaichi?
Respected figure: Baroness Margaret Thatcher. Personal goal: To become Japan's Iron Lady.
October 7, 2025
Americans remain wary of electing a female president, new poll reveals
Voters under 50 are the least open to electing a female president, and four in 10 Americans personally know someone who would not elect a woman to the White House, a new poll finds.