With female participation in this week’s election in the Netherlands breaking records, one campaign group can be excused for feeling optimistic.
A three-day conference aimed at breathing life into Afghanistan’s stalled peace process has been launched in Moscow, but Afghan human rights activists have raised the alarm that the del
Dispute over protocol prompts charges of sexism at meeting in Ankara
In Chad, women represent more than 50% of the total population and are a decisive electorate -- capable of tipping the scale in elections.
The Institute for Social Research of Austria (SORA) surveyed the proportion of women among all mayors and councillors in Austria as part of the “Equality Index” for the Austrian Association of Cities and Towns (AACT).
In recent months, Australians have grown accustomed to stories of sexual impropriety by their politicians dominating the news headlines.
A projected 30 women will enter the Israeli legislature, a record for an Election Day, but it appears female representation in parliament will remain roughly the same for the 24th Knesset as in past sessions.
Women running for the Knesset have to overcome not only voters' gender stereotypes, but a media landscape that is heavily skewed in men's favor.
Samia Suluhu Hassan has been sworn in as President of Tanzania, becoming the first female head of state in the east African country following the death of president John Magufuli.