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.
Young women and gender diverse people are less likely to run for office or join a political party today, than they were 12 months ago.
The commission rescinded the decision after the political parties protested against the provision stating that it is against existing laws.
The life of a politician isn’t easy — even less so if you’re the leader of a party and a woman, says Quebec Liberal Party leader Dominique Anglade.
The Mauritanian presidency announced the formation of a new government of 25 ministers headed by Prime Minister Mohamed Ould Bilal.
Election observers warn that rampant hate speech could result in violence.
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.