Women in Political Participation (WPP) Newsletter
Failure to launch: Young women and political leadership in Australia
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April 15, 2024
Failure to launch: Young women and political leadership in Australia
Last week, former prime minister Tony Abbott called for more women to be represented in the Aust
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Last week, former prime minister Tony Abbott called for more women to be represented in the Aust
April 14, 2024
Reflections on the Election Super Cycle from a Gender Lens (Africa)
Across the world in 2024, more than 70 national elections were held, affecting more than half the world’s population. Some trends emerged from these elections including the ousting from office of incumbents and voting into office of more rightwing populists.
Increasing women's role in Indian politics: Challenges persist
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April 13, 2024
Increasing women's role in Indian politics: Challenges persist
A historic law, the Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam, 2023, mandates the reservation of one-third of the total seats in the Lok Sabha, state Assemblies, and the Legislative Assembly of the National Capital Territory of Delhi for women.
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A historic law, the Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam, 2023, mandates the reservation of one-third of the total seats in the Lok Sabha, state Assemblies, and the Legislative Assembly of the National Capital Territory of Delhi for women.
April 10, 2024
Only a Modest Boost for Women in the Incoming Irish Parliament
Ireland lags far behind most European countries when it comes to women representation in the national parliament despite the introduction of a 40% candidate gender quota for the Irish general election held on 29 November 2024
April 10, 2024
Elections reveal a growing gender divide across South Korea
SEOUL, South Korea – When South Koreans elect a new parliament this week, the outcome will shape the next four years of the country's politics.
Freedom of Expression, Artificial Intelligence & Elections
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April 9, 2024
Freedom of Expression, Artificial Intelligence & Elections
Welcome to the Knight Center’s new free online course, “Freedom of Expression, Artificial Intelligence and Elections,” organized by the Knight Center for Journalism in the Americas, in collaboration with UNESCO, UNDP, and with support of the Electoral A
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Welcome to the Knight Center’s new free online course, “Freedom of Expression, Artificial Intelligence and Elections,” organized by the Knight Center for Journalism in the Americas, in collaboration with UNESCO, UNDP, and with support of the Electoral A
Stop hollow promises; give women their due share in contesting elections
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April 9, 2024
Stop hollow promises; give women their due share in contesting elections
Can women voters decide the upcoming 2024 General elections? Their growing number of voters and favourable legislation, such as the one-third reservation for women in Parliament and legislatures, make them an important segment.
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Can women voters decide the upcoming 2024 General elections? Their growing number of voters and favourable legislation, such as the one-third reservation for women in Parliament and legislatures, make them an important segment.
April 8, 2024
2024 Elections Super-Cycle A Key Moment for Gender Equality
The 2024 election super-cycle has put electoral integrity in the spotlight. Yet, discussions on this issue often fail to consider the interlinkages with gender equality.
April 8, 2024
Kenya: FIDA engaging women to eliminate barriers on taking political leadership
Federation of Women Lawyers in Kenya (FIDA Kenya) is engaging with the female leaders and citizens, to enlighten and make them understand their role in the democratic process and also for the women leaders to have the courage to interact with the public and take up poli