December 15, 2023
Do no harm: supporting Pacific women leaders
The Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting in Rarotonga, Cook Islands, last month committed to a revi
Women's Leadership
December 14, 2023
Empowering women in politics: necessity, challenges and role of education institutions
CHENNAI: Indian parliament has finally passed the historic women's reservation bill or to call it by its proper name Naari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam.
December 13, 2023
Women’s political empowerment lags even as gender gap narrows
PETALING JAYA: The statistics department reported better gender equality overall in 2022, but noted a clear challenge faced in women’s political empowerment, which remains alarmingly low.
December 13, 2023
Women’s power in politics: an insight into global perspectives
In a live event discussing the impact of women’s power, or Nari Shakti, in politics, female representatives from various political parties, including Sunita Duggal, Amee Yajnik, Priyanka Chaturvedi, and Sushmita Dev, express their perspectives on the changing political
December 13, 2023
More women for local, national elections
IT’S the responsibility of political parties to ensure that more women take part in local and national elections, says Assistant Foreign Minister and Deputy Speaker Lenora Qereqeretabua.
December 12, 2023
Conference of Women Parliamentarians 2023 to take place in Ulaanbaatar
The Standing Committee on State Structure of the Parliament, in cooperation with the UN Promoting Gender Equality and Women's Participation in Decision-making project, organized the First Conference of Women Parliamentarians on September 7, 2022.
How Southeast Asia pioneered female leadership, and lessons for development cooperation
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December 8, 2023
How Southeast Asia pioneered female leadership, and lessons for development cooperation
Today, I’d like to reflect on why Southeast Asia stands out in the global history of gender, for pioneering female political and spiritual leadership; how job-creating economic growth, urbanisation and universities are the major contemporary drivers of gender equality;
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Today, I’d like to reflect on why Southeast Asia stands out in the global history of gender, for pioneering female political and spiritual leadership; how job-creating economic growth, urbanisation and universities are the major contemporary drivers of gender equality;
December 8, 2023
Are women in India emerging as new power brokers in politics?
A noteworthy trend is emerging in Indian democracy, where women are choosing to participate in the electoral process. As the percentage of women voters rises across India, it is yet to be seen how future elections will be impacted.
December 7, 2023
Where are the women in politics?
It is truly disheartening to observe the glaring absence of female candidates vying for political office in the upcoming general elections.