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January 23, 2024
Gender-responsive training by FAWE for Kenyan media
The Forum for African Women Educationalists (FAWE), one of the seven partners within the Women In Political Participation (WPP) Project, recently convened a strategic 2-day gender-responsive training for select Keny
Council of Europe
January 23, 2024
Congress supports local authorities in Bosnia and Herzegovina in their fight against sexism

As part of its commitment to enhancing gender equality and fighting sexism against women candidates and local office holders, the Congress launched, on 18 January 2024, a practical Guide for women and men on preventing and combatting sexism in lo

The dramatic exodus of brown women from parliament is no surprise

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January 22, 2024

The dramatic exodus of brown women from parliament is no surprise

There are some jobs that only particular people can do, or at least do well. It takes a certain patience and temperament to be a good teacher. You can’t be a surgeon with nervous jitters.

There are some jobs that only particular people can do, or at least do well. It takes a certain patience and temperament to be a good teacher. You can’t be a surgeon with nervous jitters.

Source: BNN Breaking News
January 22, 2024
Women in politics: a global perspective on challenges and progress

In the ever-evolving world of politics, gender representation has become a pivotal conversation. From the United States to Kosovo, the struggle for women’s participation in politics, sports, entertainment, and judicial offices remains a global challenge.

The Korea Herald
January 22, 2024
Reality check: How diverse is Korea really? Women in politics

Half of Korea's population are women, yet in the realm of politics, women are a minority group.

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Politico
January 19, 2024
‘Dream team’: How all the EU’s top jobs could be held by women

There’s a scenario in which the presidents of the EU’s main institutions could all be women.

Ghanaian Times
January 18, 2024
Low number of women and PWDs in Ghana’s local government system worrying

Promoting inclusiv­ity in all aspects of governance is very necessary to spur econom­ic growth and reduce marginalisation.

Daily News Tanzania
January 18, 2024
UN commends Tanzania for advancing women’s leadership

DAR ES SALAAM: THE United Nations (UN) yesterday said that Tanzania has made significant progress in the advancement of women’s leadership and political participation, saying there should be a legal framework to protect women in the future to attain 50/

The Japan Times
January 18, 2024
Japanese Communist Party picks first-ever female leader

The Japanese Communist Party (JCP) chose Tomoko Tamura as its first-ever female leader Thursday, apparently in the hope of broadening its support base and attracting a wider array of voters.