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West Virginia Legislative Photography
January 21, 2026
OPINION: WV has the lowest percentage of women legislators – here’s why that matters

A protester holds a sign in front of the Whipple Federal building in response to an ICE agent’s killing Renee Good.(Michael Siluk / Universal Images Group via Getty Images)
January 21, 2026
How the Trump Administration Is Downgrading Women’s Citizenship

https://www.voicegambia.com/2025/12/23/ex-lawmakers-decry-low-representation-of-women-in-politics/
January 12, 2026
Ex-Lawmakers Decry Low Representation of Women in Politics

Two former National Assembly Members have expressed concern over the low representation of women in political affairs, citing a lack of empowerment as well as cultural and religious barriers.

https://www.nytimes.com/2025/10/19/world/asia/japan-women-prime-minister.html
October 20, 2025
A Woman Is Poised to Lead Japan. Will That Help Japanese Women?

In Japan, women have long been severely underrepresented at the highest levels of business, government and society, the product of a culture that expects them to bear a disproportionate share of child care and housework.

https://prishtinainsight.com/kosovos-female-political-candidates-face-hate-speech-and-disinformation-ahead-of-elections-mag/
September 29, 2025
Kosovo’s Female Political Candidates Face Hate Speech and Disinformation Ahead of Elections
https://www.nation.com.pk/23-Sep-2025/progress-without-women?version=amp
September 24, 2025
No Progress Without Women

The role of women in politics is vital for any nation’s progress. A country cannot move forward if half its population is excluded from decision-making. In Pakistan, however, women face serious obstacles in entering politics.

https://www.lemonde.fr/en/international/article/2025/09/13/sushila-karki-appointed-as-nepal-s-prime-minister-with-mission-to-preserve-unity_6745361_4.html#
September 16, 2025
Sushila Karki appointed as Nepal's prime minister with mission to preserve unity

Four days after violence left 51 people dead and devastated key seats of power, the former chief justice of the Supreme Court was appointed as interim prime minister. Parliament was dissolved. 

MP Naz Shah said there had been moments when she feared for her life
MP Kim Leadbeater said the level of abuse and nastiness now was worse than ever
February 3, 2025
'Someone asked if I would like a bullet through my head'

Mexico's President Claudia Sheinbaum speaks about U.S. President Donald Trump's policies during a press conference at the National Palace, in Mexico City, Mexico January 21, 2025. REUTERS/Henry Romero
January 25, 2025
Women This Week: Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum Responds to Executive Orders and Threats from President Trump