Less than 7 per cent of Pacific politicians are women, compared with 27 per cent globally.

Iceland has an excellent record on gender equality, topping the World Economic Forum’s ranking of most gender equal country for 14 consecutive years.

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.

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

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.