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Global Voices
November 21, 2024
Nigeria ranks lowest among Sub-Saharan African countries in women’s representation in parliament

As more African nations seek to encourage gender parity in government positions, some African countries are struggling to fully integrate women into the political sphere.

rollingout
November 21, 2024
Black women still face systemic barriers to political leadership

Beyond the ballot box

Radio Tamazuj
November 18, 2024
Call to include South Sudan women in leadership

South Sudan UN Women Country Representative Rukaiya Mohammed has underscored the importance of dialogue in empowering women.

bbc
November 18, 2024
Record number of women in Irish election, says group

A record number of women candidates are registered to stand in this month's general election in the Republic of Ireland, according to a campaign group.

the point
November 14, 2024
New study reveals barriers to Gambian women’s participation in politics

At the Bakadaji Hotel in Bijilo yesterday, November 13, the Centre’s Executive Director Sait Matty Jaw presented a study report that sheds light on the deep-rooted cultural norms and societal pressures that hinder women’s participation in public and political life, alon

CAMP
November 14, 2024
Results for Women Congressional and Statewide Executive Candidates in Election 2024

Toplines

South China Morning Post
November 13, 2024
Sri Lanka’s election sees surge in female candidates, but can it break patriarchal norms?

A notable number of women are contesting

The New York Times
November 12, 2024
Hanako Okada Beat the Odds to Upend a Male Political Dynasty in Japan