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https://cyprus-mail.com/2025/09/26/gender-equality-commissioner-calls-for-strengthening-of-female-participation-in-politics
September 29, 2025
Gender equality commissioner calls for strengthening of female participation in politics

Gender equality commissioner Josie Christodoulou on Friday voiced concern over the low level of female participation in Cyprus’ political life ahead of the 2026 parliamentary elections, warning that unbalanced representation in decision-making creates a democratic defic

https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/women-in-parliament-1.7640315
September 29, 2025
Parties need quotas to get more women in Parliament, advocate says

Canada's international ranking on gender parity in politics has plummeted over the past 25 years, and advocates say Canada must do better.

https://www.rfi.fr/en/africa/20250925-hundreds-of-nigerian-women-protest-in-abuja-in-push-for-more-female-mps
September 29, 2025
Hundreds of Nigerian women protest in push for more female MPs

For several years, Nigerian MPs have been blocking legislation aimed at better representation for women in politics.

https://punchng.com/ex-agf-decries-women-under-representation-in-politics/
September 29, 2025
Ex-AGF decries women under-representation in politics

The immediate past Accountant General of the Federation, Dr Oluwatoyin Madein, has decried the under-representation of women in the country’s political space, saying that efforts must be intensified to address this imbalance.

https://www.barrons.com/news/czech-women-battle-for-respect-in-hostile-politics-92d85093
September 29, 2025
Czech Women Battle For Respect In 'Hostile' Politics

Czech lawmaker Martina Ochodnicka is quitting after a single term, upset with hateful, misogynistic comments and a general lack of support for women politicians.

https://www.gazetaexpress.com/en/vezhguesit-zgjedhjet-ne-kosove-ishin-gjitheperfshirese-dhe-paqesore-perfaqesimi-i-grave-mbetet-ne-nivel-te-ulet/
September 25, 2025
Observers: Elections in Kosovo were inclusive and peaceful, women's representation remains low

After the elections in Kosovo, international and local observers have analyzed their development with positive marks.

https://calgaryherald.com/news/calgary-municipal-election-25-percent-candidates-women
September 25, 2025
Gender imbalance in Calgary elections continues to persist, with only 28 per cent female candidates