January 2, 2020
Why very few women go into politics in Mauritius
Mauritius is an island that is famed for its beautiful beaches and for its reputation as an “African success story”.
Women's Leadership
December 27, 2019
In progressive Taiwan, sexist slurs mar presidential election
Taiwan has forged a reputation as Asia’s most progressive democracy, and it boasts a higher proportion of women in parliament than anywhere else in the region — yet misogynistic insults have littered its presidential race.
December 27, 2019
Equal Power coalition launched in the UK to transform women's representation in politics
In the general election, 220 women MPs were elected, pushing women’s representation in parliament up from 32 per cent to 34 per cent - placing the UK 36th in the word between Belarus and Monaco.
December 27, 2019
Liberia: Women leaders launch network with call for female to step-up
The Liberia Women Leaders Network (LWLN), the local chapter of the African Women Leaders Network (ALWN), was officially launched on Wednesday, December 18 in Monrovia.
Fighting for Space
By Akshaya Annapragada,
A historic gender gap is possible in 2020
By Harry Enten,
What’s the main reason women candidates drop out early?
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December 26, 2019
What’s the main reason women candidates drop out early?
By Julie Kohler anb Rakeen Mabud,
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By Julie Kohler anb Rakeen Mabud,
December 26, 2019
2019 UK Election: Analysis shows increase in women MPs but most are in opposition
A record number of women presented themselves for office ahead of the UK’s 2019 election.
A woman’s place is in the Oval Office
By Barbara Leedom,