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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

 King's College London
January 23, 2025
Women politicians face 'double burden' of online toxicity

Some reports suggest that female politicians face such behaviour more often than their male counterparts and it has even been reported that female politicians have begun to view toxic messages and harassment as just a part of the job.

un news
January 9, 2025
Increasing Women's Political Participation in Baluchistan

The Youth Association for Development (YAD), Quetta, Pakistan, has completed a transformative initiative titled "Women’s Participation in Elections, Politics, Leadership, Democracy in Pakistan".

The Conversation
December 19, 2024
Women in Botswana make up 54% of voters, but less than 10% of parliament: political parties can change that

There’s a question that has consistently gripped Botswana’s politics: bomme ba kae? (where are the women?).

prishtinainsight
November 21, 2024
Women for Women: Kosovo MPs Commit to Combating Gender-Based Violence

Kosovo women MPs, on November 19, 2024, signed an official declaration pledging to actively combat gender based violence against women in public and political life.