June 25, 2024
Female politicians struggle to get off the blocks in the Solomon Islands
After a 12-month delay, the 12th Solomon Islands national general elections were held on 17 April 2024.
World News
June 23, 2024
Female Representation in Bulgarian Politics Still Low after Latest Elections, Foundation Says
Women account for 27% of Bulgaria's new National Assembly (parliament), elected by a snap vote on June 9 and sworn in on June 19.
June 14, 2024
Female UK election candidates report increased abuse
Abuse of female election candidates is becoming worse, say candidates, activists and charities.
June 13, 2024
Panel highlights media’s role in women’s political visibility
The Media Advocacy Group, in collaboration with Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung (FES), organised a panel discussion titled ‘Visibility of Women Leadership in Media’ on Tuesday, at Yak Palace, Pulchowk.
June 11, 2024
General Election 2024: Abuse of women in politics is denial of legitimate presence in political life
June 9, 2024
Average age of Flemish candidates for the federal elections has never been higher, fewer women with an “electable” place on the parties’ lists
The average age of the candidates standing on Flemish parties’ lists for the federal elections on 9 June is 47. Never before in the past 37 years was the average age of the candidates seeking election to the Chamber of Representatives so high.
June 8, 2024
Lithuanian Greens unveil landmark all-women list in EU election
In pioneering Lithuania, the first all-women list in the country’s political history has been unveiled.
The Lithuanian Greens are hoping that this list will help more women get elected to the European Parliament, where men still make up around 60% of the members.
June 5, 2024
South Africa elections: Women in parliament likely to drop
Johannesburg, 31 May: As election results from the 2024 South African elections pour in, Gender Links (GL) predicts a drop in women’s representation in the national assembly of between three and five percentage points.
June 5, 2024
First female president is the result of Mexico correcting gender imbalances, Northeastern expert says
LONDON — Claudia Sheinbaum broke the glass ceiling when she was declared the winner of Mexico’s presidential elections this week.