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Global Voices
December 30, 2023
Cyberbullying hinders women’s participation in Indonesia’s 2024 elections

Online bullying of women and girls in Indonesia skyrocketed during the COVID-19 pandemic, and this disturbing trend has continued and even intensified

The Irish Sun
December 29, 2023
Online abuse of female politicians is becoming more extreme and is discouraging woman from entering politics

Online abuse of female politicians is becoming more extreme and is having an impact in discouraging prospective female candidates.

IRELAND does not have enough women in political life.

The Sentinel
December 20, 2023
Pakistan parties bet big on women, youth ahead of general elections

ISLAMABAD: As political parties get ready for the upcoming general elections in February, they ought to think about feeling the pulse of a populace that is eager for change, according to Dawn.

The Guradian Nigeria
December 20, 2023
Lessons in gender inclusion, equity in democratic process

Other than serving the purpose of throwing up new leaders, the recent local council elections in Ekiti State presented a study on how state governors could hold back from interfering in people’s choices of leaders at the grassroots, mainstreaming gender inclusio

DW News
December 18, 2023
Will female candidates transform politics in Congo?

In the city of Goma, in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, local resident Alexandrine Kisikutila is urging everyone around her to vote in

Eco-Business
December 18, 2023
Fewer women in parliament spells trouble

Women’s political representation in Indonesia may fall for the first time since the 1999 election, even before the voting starts. 

Hindustan Times
December 18, 2023
Women's power surges in political landscape

The real testimony to women’s political rights will come when they hold significant positions of power across the political spectrum

Modern Ghana
December 15, 2023
Intimidation, lack of confidence hindering women's participation in Ghana's politics

A new report from the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has shed light on some of the key barriers preventing greater women's representation in Ghana's political sphere.

African Business
December 15, 2023
Capacity building key to overcoming challenges in women’s political participation

Traditionally, across South Sudan, women and girls have been disproportionately affected by conflict. Add to this, cultural norms, such as early or forced marriages, and there is a significant gap in attaining equal rights for women.