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Source: The Conversation
February 12, 2024
Even with a 30% quota in place, Indonesian women face an uphill battle running for office

In the 2019 general election, Indonesians voted more women into the national parliament than ever before. 

Source: Business Standard
February 9, 2024
Pakistan elections: How women candidates are fighting for change in polls?

The Pakistan elections are only a day away, on February 8, and candida

Source: Arab Reform Initiative
February 9, 2024
Women’s Political Participation

The Women's Political Participation Program is committed to reshaping the narrative and reality of women's political engagement in the Arab region.

Source: Medriva
February 8, 2024
The struggle for women’s representation in Indonesian politics: an uphill battle

A Step Forward but Not Enough

Source: United Nations Geneva
February 7, 2024
Experts of the Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women Commend Italy on Gender Architecture, Ask About Human Trafficking and Gender Parity in Politics

The Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women today reviewed the eighth periodic report of Italy, with Committee Experts commending the State on its robust gender architecture, while asking questions about human trafficking and gen

Source: The Japan Times
February 6, 2024
Japan's youngest female city mayor is focused on women's empowerment

In a sector where women are rarely seen at the forefront, 33-year-old Shoko Kawata made history by becoming Japan's youngest female city mayor when she was elected in Yawata, southern Kyoto Prefecture last year.

Source: European Women's Lobby
February 6, 2024
Free training on preventing online violence against women for EU elections candidates

The European Women’s Lobby offers women in politics training on online violence against women in view of the upcoming EU elections. Book your spot on 13 or 16 February!

Source: Antara
February 5, 2024
Indonesia general elections: an opportunity to optimize women's representation

Jakarta (ANTARA) - As Indonesia will hold the 2024 General Elections on February 14, 2024, efforts to support women's representation in politics are still needed.

Source: El Pais
February 1, 2024
‘All for one’: The women supporting the political careers of other women in Mexico

At first, they thought they would be the ones preparing themselves for political positions in Mexico: “a feminist party,” they mused. But then, they realized that wasn’t their purpose.