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Three former women presidents talk about the new world order

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November 20, 2023

Three former women presidents talk about the new world order

Góðan daginn from Iceland, where the threat of an imminent volcanic eruption did not deter 500 women leaders from flying to the country for the Reykjavik Global Forum, an annual gathering of women pol

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Góðan daginn from Iceland, where the threat of an imminent volcanic eruption did not deter 500 women leaders from flying to the country for the Reykjavik Global Forum, an annual gathering of women pol

The Jakarta Post
November 17, 2023
Indonesia: 2024 election could be nadir of women's representation, say analysts

Political parties claim to have met the minimum national quota of 30 percent for female candidates, but a recent report has found that only one party competing in the 2024 legislative election meets t

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The Conversation
November 17, 2023
Women’s activism in Iran continues, despite street protests dying down in face of state repression

Large-scale protests that erupted in 2022 across Iran, centering on women’s rights, captured the world’s attention.

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Source: The Guardian
November 17, 2023
Women in power: the push to get more diverse female candidates in Australian elections

Almost every council in Australia has a gallery of “dead men”, says Licia Heath.

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Can there be real representation without reservation?

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November 15, 2023

Can there be real representation without reservation?

This week, the water cooler conversation in courts, chambers and newsrooms like ours has been all about representation, helped along by the headlines after Chief Justice D.Y.

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This week, the water cooler conversation in courts, chambers and newsrooms like ours has been all about representation, helped along by the headlines after Chief Justice D.Y.

Okay Africa
November 15, 2023
Where are all Liberia's women in public office?

Despite being once heralded for becoming the first African country to elect a woman president, Liberia’s political landscape is sorely lacking in its representation of women.

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‘It’s always a struggle to try to make sure you get the right work-life balance’ – Minister Helen McEntee on juggling politics and two small babies

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November 15, 2023

‘It’s always a struggle to try to make sure you get the right work-life balance’ – Minister Helen McEntee on juggling politics and two small babies

Justice Minister Helen McEntee has opened up about how it can be a “challenge” to raise two children as a cabinet minister and how she sometimes feels “guilty” when she struggles to find a work-life b

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Justice Minister Helen McEntee has opened up about how it can be a “challenge” to raise two children as a cabinet minister and how she sometimes feels “guilty” when she struggles to find a work-life b

Daily Trust
November 15, 2023
Nigeria: NILDS seeks more women representation in parliament

The Director General of the Nigeria Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies (NILDS), Prof.

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Echo Live
November 15, 2023
'You're almost afraid to say what you think': Harassment contributing to women in Cork leaving politics

AN ELECTED member of Cork County Council, who has announced her intention not to run again, has said she received a death threat and online abuse during her two terms as a councillor.

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The Story Exchange
November 15, 2023
Women aren’t running for office like they used to. The reason makes perfect sense

There is a pervasive narrative “that women are running for office in record numbers,” says Erin Loos Cutraro. “People hold onto that. They think it’s still true today.”

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