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.
World News
February 8, 2024
The struggle for women’s representation in Indonesian politics: an uphill battle
A Step Forward but Not Enough
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
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.
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!
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.
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.
February 1, 2024
Breaking the glass ceiling for women in politics
Women in Sri Lanka face serious barriers to political representation and the country ranks among the lowest in the world for the percentage of women in national legislatures.
January 25, 2024
Indonesian women hope election breaks them into boys’ club
Indonesia’s election lineup next month will be dominated by men, but a number of women are trying to break into a political scene long overshadowed by patriarchal elites.