"We women of Bahrain are different and we protest in different ways, but we all want one thing: the end of sectarianism and corruption, and active participation in politics," said Mariam al-Ruayhi, a leading women's rights activist.
Despite their noticeable participation in pro-democracy protests that toppled the former regime and paved the way for a new era in Egypt, Egyptian women are still finding themselves relatively excluded from the current political scene.
Iraqi women hoped that last year’s election would cement a larger role for them in the government. But they have less political influence today than at any time since the American invasion.
"Turkey can recover its gender equality performance. In this respect, the CHP, as Turkey's social democratic party proposes the following:
Women should be better represented in energy policy processes, according to a report by Earthlife Africa.
In line with the National Women’s Month celebration in March, the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) has underscored the National Greening Program (NGP) as an instrument in the promotion of the role of women.
Founding member of the ruling Justice and Development Party (AK Party) Fatma Bostan Ünsal submitted her application for candidacy for the June 12 election, saying that it was her duty to apply, to represent women wearing headscarves in Turkey.
The resilience of women helps communities stay together in times of crisis because they shield their children and family from hardships and have the will to survive.
This week marked the 100th anniversary of International Women's Day. In two South Asian countries, Afghanistan and Bangladesh, women seeking equality have seen some surprising gains despite ongoing setbacks.