Although Somalia now has a quota system for female lawmakers, women are frequently held back from pursuing leadership roles due to pervasive cultural and social barriers.
It's not easy being a female politician in conflict-ridden Somalia.
Female mayors account for a little more than a quarter of the 100 largest U.S. cities.
Women have limited representation and voice across the top echelons of China's political system, said US-China Economic and Security Review Commission in a report.
Officials and activists had urged more women to stand after none of the female candidates were elected in 2017.
Led by Jacinda Ardern, New Zealand women are entering uncharted territory in politics – and encountering increasing levels of abuse
WASHINGTON, April 7 (Reuters) - Ketanji Brown Jackson was confirmed by the Senate on Thursday as the first Black woman to serve on the Supreme Court in a milestone for the United States and a victory for President Joe Biden, who made good on a campaign promise as he seeks to infuse the federal ju
Councillor Rhiannon Spear shared her experience as women from across the political parties called for an end to the 'toxic' atmosphere in politics, which causes many female councillors to step down.
There is still work to do across the political divide to address misogyny in politics, the prime minister says.