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https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/topstories/nation/981668/women-in-politics-face-harm-from-non-physical-violence-advocates-warn/story/
March 30, 2026
Women in politics face harm from non-physical violence, advocates warn

Advocates belonging to liberal parties in Asia have called for an end to the non-physical violence against women in politics.

https://www.economist.com/china/2026/03/26/jiang-shengnan-is-the-most-vocal-woman-in-chinese-politics
March 30, 2026
Jiang Shengnan is the most vocal woman in Chinese politics

When jiang shengnan, a Chinese lawmaker turned political adviser, was born in 1973, a third daughter to parents in the coastal city of Wenzhou, many urged her mother to keep trying for a son. She refused and gave her daughter the name Shengnan, which means “better than men”.

https://www.wantedinrome.com/news/women-in-italy-today-work-politics-society-and-the-fight-for-equality.html
March 30, 2026
Women in Italy Today: Society, Work, Politics and the Fight for Equality

Women in Italy: What the Data Really Says in 2025

https://www.dw.com/en/costa-rica-conservative-laura-fernandez-wins-election/a-75762471
March 30, 2026
Costa Rica: Conservative Laura Fernandez wins election

aura Fernandez, a conservative, populist politician with strong links to outgoing President Rodrigo Chaves, has won nearly half of the votes in Costa Rica's general election with 94% of votes counted, meanin

The Collapse of Democratic Guardrails: Strategic Targeting of Gender Equality in the U.S.

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March 30, 2026

The Collapse of Democratic Guardrails: Strategic Targeting of Gender Equality in the U.S.

Across the globe, deliberate illiberal strategies that exploit entrenched gender inequality are increasingly being used to weaken democratic institutions from within. The dismantling of the U.S.

Across the globe, deliberate illiberal strategies that exploit entrenched gender inequality are increasingly being used to weaken democratic institutions from within. The dismantling of the U.S.

https://www.myjoyonline.com/deputy-minority-leader-urges-women-to-take-up-leadership-roles-in-politics/
March 26, 2026
Deputy Minority Leader urges women to take up leadership roles in politics

The Deputy Minority Leader, Patricia Appiagyei, has called on young women, particularly students, to actively participate in politics and take up leadership positions.

https://theconversation.com/female-politicians-can-be-punished-at-the-polls-for-not-smiling-but-men-arent-279011
March 26, 2026
Female politicians can be punished at the polls for not smiling – but men aren’t

When election time comes around, campaign posters feature candidates with a determined look in their eye, their local promises, well thought-out slogans in full view, and a smile – which

Countering Technology Facilitated Gender Based Violence in Tunisia

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March 25, 2026

Countering Technology Facilitated Gender Based Violence in Tunisia

Since Tunisia’s 2011 revolution, digital platforms have become central to political participation in the country, enabling female politicians, elections candidates, activists and public figures to mobilise communities and shape public debate.However, this visibility has

Since Tunisia’s 2011 revolution, digital platforms have become central to political participation in the country, enabling female politicians, elections candidates, activists and public figures to mobilise communities and shape public debate.However, this visibility has

https://www.idea.int/news/women-elections-and-peace-civil-society-action-gabon
March 24, 2026
Women, elections and peace: Civil society action in Gabon
The NGO Women Go for Peace (WGP) aims to promote peace and unity through community living and social cohesion, as well as to encourage women's participation in electoral processes and decision-making spheres.