Nigeria’s democracy has survived. The harder question is whether it is deepening. Since 1999, the country has sustained civil rule longer than at any other period in its post-independence history.
A coalition of women-focused civil society organisations (CSOs) says more needs to be done to reverse the decline in female political participation in Nigeria.
Women’s political advocates have expressed concern that the proposed Special Seats Bill, designed to increase female representation in Nig
Although a significant number of people in the society are aware of the provision requiring 33 per cent women’s representation within political parties by 2030, they believe that political parties are not taking sufficient action to fulfil this obligation, according to a study.
Bangladesh’s democratic trajectory reveals a persistent paradox.
Like most households, mine has a morning routine.
As we wait for our baby to wake, my partner makes me a coffee and I open an app designed to shield me from the worst of the internet. It has become as routine as checking my emails.
Online trolling and harassment are increasingly affecting how women participate in politics in Namibia, with some politicians saying the abuse has led to self-censorship, anxiety and reduced engagement on public platforms.
As Armenia moves toward another electoral cycle, the issue of women’s political participation has once again returned to the center of public debate.