The Turkish Coordination of the European Women's Lobby, or EWL, initiated the campaign within the frame of “50/50 Campaign for Democracy,” launched Sept. 16 by the EWL in order to increase women's presence in politics.
A decision was reached today that the Iraqi provincial elections law will contain a 25 percent quota for women.
The Political Parties Registration Commission (PPRC) will hold a one day forum to discuss women’s participation in the electoral process and the way forward for the implementation of a women’s memorandum that calls for affirmative action that would increase women’s participation in governance.
Opening the Workshop, Prime Minister Sir Michael Somare voiced his strong support for the advancement of women in public life, including increasing women's representation in parliament.
Former Prime Minister late Benazir Bhutto introduced the trend to nominate women on the coveted position of secretary information in the Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) on all levels.
The Association which started with a modest membership of 20 women currently has a total number of 225 members who have vowed to rally behind the NPP Parliamentary candidate due to his sense of humility and dedication to service as the DCE which has contributed to the massive development stride o
While women in the region can vote, and are acknowledged for their role in community and low-level politics, at least two prominent women politicians in the region have insisted that the playing field is not level, and a woman’s ability to lead is still being questioned in Caribbean cultures.
Italian Premier Silvio Berlusconi has reiterated his opposition to the so-called 'pink quota' of women in politics in a new book that comes out on Wednesday.
Fifty women political leaders from the Middle East and North Africa will participate in a program, sponsored by the U.S.