More women in politics is the key to our future
Source: Dhaka Tribune
We could not agree more with female members of parliament (MPs) in Bangladesh who have advocated for a dedicated law to enhance female participation in politics and empower women leaders.
Bangladesh’s journey towards development and progress will reach its full potential only with greater representation of women in the nation's political landscape. Despite having a woman at the helm of the government, the underrepresentation of women in politics remains a concerning issue that must be addressed for our future well-being.
Indeed, with female candidates often facing financial constraints and insufficient party support compared to their male counterparts, it is vital to achieve a level playing field, where all candidates are then selected based on their merit and not by the support and finances they are able to generate for their campaigns.
The low rate of participation of women in politics is clear when looking at the number of women candidates that contested the 12th general election where, according to the Election Commission, 92 contestants out of 1,891 vying for 300 seats were women, making up less than 4.86%.
Increasing women's participation in politics is crucial for ensuring that the diverse needs and concerns of women, who constitute half of the population, are adequately addressed.
Read here the full article published by the Dhaka Tribune on 1 June 2024.
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We could not agree more with female members of parliament (MPs) in Bangladesh who have advocated for a dedicated law to enhance female participation in politics and empower women leaders.
Bangladesh’s journey towards development and progress will reach its full potential only with greater representation of women in the nation's political landscape. Despite having a woman at the helm of the government, the underrepresentation of women in politics remains a concerning issue that must be addressed for our future well-being.
Indeed, with female candidates often facing financial constraints and insufficient party support compared to their male counterparts, it is vital to achieve a level playing field, where all candidates are then selected based on their merit and not by the support and finances they are able to generate for their campaigns.
The low rate of participation of women in politics is clear when looking at the number of women candidates that contested the 12th general election where, according to the Election Commission, 92 contestants out of 1,891 vying for 300 seats were women, making up less than 4.86%.
Increasing women's participation in politics is crucial for ensuring that the diverse needs and concerns of women, who constitute half of the population, are adequately addressed.
Read here the full article published by the Dhaka Tribune on 1 June 2024.
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