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February 21, 2026
Caucus demands 33pc seats for women in legislative bodies

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Hon. Mary Maulidi Khembo, MP, Chairperson of the Parliamentary Women’s Caucus (seated, front row, third from right), and Senator Biodun Olujimi (seated, front row, third from left), representing the African Women’s Leadership Network, pose for a group photo with members of the Parliamentary Women’s Caucus.
February 18, 2026
From Representation to Influence: Strengthening the Parliamentary Women’s Caucus in Malawi
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Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi affixes celebratory rosettes to the names of winning candidates in the Lower House election on Feb. 8 at the Liberal Democratic Party headquarters in Tokyo’s Nagatacho district. (Hikaru Uchida)
February 11, 2026
Over 90% of LDP candidates win; record number of women run

The Liberal Democratic Party’s lopsided victory was not the only record set in the Feb. 8 Lower House election.

A total of 313 women ran as candidates, accounting for 24.4 percent of the 1,284 contenders and surpassing the previous high of 23.4 percent.

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Advancing Women's Representation: Insights from Kenyan MP Catherine Muyeka Mumma on Gender Equality

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February 9, 2026

Advancing Women's Representation: Insights from Kenyan MP Catherine Muyeka Mumma on Gender Equality

MP Catherine Muyeka Mumma
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Advancing Women's Representation: Insights from Azerbaijani MP Sevil Mikayilova on Gender Equality

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February 9, 2026

Advancing Women's Representation: Insights from Azerbaijani MP Sevil Mikayilova on Gender Equality

MP Sevil Mikayilova
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