Galloway, N.J. – Did you know that New Jersey has never sent a woman to the U.S. Senate? Or that New Jersey ranks 23rd among the 50 states in the proportion of women serving in its legislature?
Skopje, North Macedonia, 24 June 2024 – UN Women in North Macedonia, for a second consecutive year in partnership with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, marked the International Day of Women in Diplomacy with a high-level panel discussion highlighting th
Another election, another round of politicians who tout the same ideas, speak the same way, wear the same suits and, possibly, the same aftershave.
Another election, another round of politicians who tout the same ideas, speak the same way, wear the same suits and, possibly, the same aftershave.
Welcome to the first installment of the new "International Election Series," where they explore the vital role women play in shaping democratic processes around the world.
Welcome to the first installment of the new "International Election Series," where they explore the vital role women play in shaping democratic processes around the world.
The Friedrich Naumann Foundation’s Washington, D.C. office hosted a distinguished international delegation of twelve female professionals working in politics, from May 4th – May 11th, 2024 in Washington, D.C., and Denver, Colorado.
This year, countries accounting for nearly half of the world’s population are holding national elections.
The WPP barometer is a resource that demonstrates the status of Women's Political Participation in Africa.
India, the world’s largest democracy, has made significant strides in women’s political participation since its independence in 1947. However, a substantial gender gap persists in Indian politics, reflecting deeper societal inequalities and cultural barriers.
India, the world’s largest democracy, has made significant strides in women’s political participation since its independence in 1947. However, a substantial gender gap persists in Indian politics, reflecting deeper societal inequalities and cultural barriers.
A lack of women at decision-making tables around the world is hindering progress when it comes to tackling conflicts or improving health and standard of living, the highest ranking woman in the UN has said.