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September 25, 2025

Are women better lawmakers than men? A nuanced yes, researcher finds

Women face an uphill battle to political election, and they continue to confront barriers to success afterward. But the type of legislature in their states can make a difference.

Women face an uphill battle to political election, and they continue to confront barriers to success afterward. But the type of legislature in their states can make a difference.

https://punchng.com/women-group-seeks-gender-inclusive-peaceful-election-in-anambra/
September 25, 2025
Women group seeks gender-inclusive, peaceful election in Anambra

ElectHER, a pan-African non-partisan organisation advancing gender-inclusive democracy, has concluded a two-day engagement in Anambra State combining a multi-stakeholder

https://thenationonlineng.net/will-nigerian-women-get-additional-seats-in-parliament/
September 25, 2025
Will Nigerian women get additional seats in parliament?

In the 9th Assembly, a constitutional amendment bill to create special or reserve seats for women in parliament failed to see the light of day as both the Senate and the House of Representatives failed to vote positively for the bill.

https://www.gazetaexpress.com/en/The-LDK-Women%27s-Forum--branch-in-Obiliq--held-a-grand-electoral-rally/
September 25, 2025
LDK Women's Forum Branch in Obiliq held a grand electoral rally

The Women's Forum of the LDK - Branch in Obiliq, held an electoral rally, it is announced through a press release sent to the media.

https://msmagazine.com/2025/09/18/elections-2025-women-voters-new-jersey-virginia-california-arizona-texas-tennessee/
September 25, 2025
In Upcoming Virginia, N.J. and Pennsylvania Elections, Women’s Votes Will Decide the Future of Reproductive Rights and Equality

Polls and pundits have offered up plenty of predictions, but in a democracy, voting rules.

https://valorinternational.globo.com/politics/news/2025/09/24/women-remain-under-20percent-of-elected-officials-in-brazil.ghtml
September 25, 2025
Women remain under 20% of elected officials in Brazil

An apparent bottleneck exists in women’s participation in politics: the number of female party members exceeds the number of female candidates, which in turn is almost double the number of women elected, who, on average, account for less than one-fifth of all winners at

https://montsame.mn/en/read/378467
September 24, 2025
Women Political Leaders Expand Cooperation

Ulaanbaatar, September 18,

https://www.arise.tv/un-media-leaders-unite-to-boost-womens-political-representation-in-nigeria/
September 24, 2025
UN, Media Leaders Unite to Boost Women’s Political Representation in Nigeria

The United Nations in Nigeria, led by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has convened editors and senior leaders of media houses at the UN House in Abuja to advance dialogue on women’s political participation and leadership. 

https://infopetitenation.ca/the-role-of-brigitte-macron-in-french-politics/
September 24, 2025
The Role of Brigitte Macron in French Politics

Introduction