March 30, 2026
Women in Italy Today: Society, Work, Politics and the Fight for Equality
World News
March 30, 2026
Costa Rica: Conservative Laura Fernandez wins election
aura Fernandez, a conservative, populist politician with strong links to outgoing President Rodrigo Chaves, has won nearly half of the votes in Costa Rica's general election with 94% of votes counted, meanin
March 27, 2026
Commission presents new Gender Equality Strategy 2026-2030 for a more equal, cohesive and successful Europe
Today, the European Commission is presenting its new Gender Equality Strategy for 2026 to 2030.
March 26, 2026
Deputy Minority Leader urges women to take up leadership roles in politics
The Deputy Minority Leader, Patricia Appiagyei, has called on young women, particularly students, to actively participate in politics and take up leadership positions.
March 26, 2026
Female politicians can be punished at the polls for not smiling – but men aren’t
When election time comes around, campaign posters feature candidates with a determined look in their eye, their local promises, well thought-out slogans in full view, and a smile – which
March 24, 2026
Women, elections and peace: Civil society action in Gabon
The NGO Women Go for Peace (WGP) aims to promote peace and unity through community living and social cohesion, as well as to encourage women's participation in electoral processes and decision-making spheres.
March 23, 2026
Stakeholders Seek Reforms for More Women in Politics
The Director-General of the Michael Imoudu National Institute for Labour Studies, Issa Aremu, has called for deliberate constitutional and policy reforms that would increase women’s representation in governance, including the creation of special seats for women in Nigeria’s National Assem
March 23, 2026
1 in 7 Nations Led by Women, Men Dominate Politics
New York - Across the world, women remain vastly under-represented in political leadership, with the most powerful decisions still overwhelmingly made by men.
