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Le Conseil de l’Europe
March 7, 2024
More women in politics, a shared battle

On the occasion of International Women’s Day 2024, 8 March, Congress Thematic Spokesperson on Gender Equality Eirini Dourou (Greece, SOC/G/PD) has made the following statement:

IPU
March 6, 2024
In a super election year, will women come out on top?

Earlier this year, the IPU announced that around 70 elections were slated to take place in 2024, in what has been dubbed a super election year.

Source: Women's Committee NCRI
February 29, 2024
Women’s active and equal participation in political leadership is indispensable to democracy

A very moving and inspirational #IWD2024 conference was held today, Saturday, February 24, 2024, in Paris.

Source: Forbes
February 29, 2024
Pakistan election suggests women playing a new role in public life

In Pakistan, as in corporate boardrooms around the country women are often absent. In recent years this has changed at a glacial pace.

Source: BNN Breaking News
February 29, 2024
Athens to host pioneering women political leaders summit: A milestone for gender equality in politics

In the heart of Athens, beneath the watchful eyes of history, a groundbreaking event is set to unfold that promises to reshape the landscape of political leadership across the globe.

Source: The Namibian
February 26, 2024
Women and Elections

In a parliamentary democracy like Namibia, all power shall be vested in the people through freely elected representatives exercising this power.

Source: BNN Breaking News
February 26, 2024
Empowering women in politics: University of Tasmania launches transformative program

Discover how the University of Tasmania's Pathways to Politics for Women program is empowering aspiring female politicians in Tasmania.

Source: BNN Breaking News
February 26, 2024
Women's Rights Conference 2024 in Malaysia highlights female representation urgency

Discover the impactful conversations and calls to action from the Women's Rights Conference 2024 in Malaysia, addressing the critical issues of female political representation and the collective efforts towards gender equality.

Source: 263Chat
February 26, 2024
Zimbabwean youth demand more representation in electoral processes

The Zimbabwe Election Support Network (ZESN), a coalition of non-governmental organizations that promotes democratic elections has called for more youth participation and representation in Zimbabwe’s electoral and governance processes, citing the low number of young la