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https://radionigeria.gov.ng/2026/05/06/coalition-demands-stronger-protection-for-women-in-politics/
June 1, 2026
Coalition demands stronger protection for women in politics

Ahead of the 2027 general election, a coalition of faith-based and civil society organisations has called for urgent reforms to enhance women’s political participation and leadership inclusion in Nigeria.

https://eng.lsm.lv/article/politics/saeima/05.03.2026-women-still-under-represented-in-european-politics-despite-improving-trend.a636920/
June 1, 2026
Women still under-represented in European politics, despite improving trend
In 2025, women held 33.6% of the seats in national parliaments across the EU, marking a 5.4 
https://www.ips-journal.eu/topics/democracy-and-society/the-last-woman-standing-9064/
June 1, 2026
The last woman standing

Over the past two decades, Turkey has undergone a profound authoritarian transformation.

https://www.rfi.fr/en/international/20260528-sexual-deepfakes-fuel-efforts-to-silence-women-in-politics-and-media
June 1, 2026
Sexual deepfakes used to silence voices of women in politics and media

While victims include anonymous women and girls, those with a public profile are particularly exposed to the danger of deepfakes. Campaigners and experts say the images are designed not only to humiliate them, but to push them out of public debate.

https://lac.unwomen.org/en/stories/noticia/2026/05/catherine-juvinao-luchar-por-la-igualdad-y-transformar-la-politica-en-colombia
June 1, 2026
Catherine Juvinao: “Fighting for Equality and Transforming Politics in Colombia”

Catherine Juvinao Clavijo is a Colombian congresswoman, journalist, and civic activist currently serving as Representative to the Chamber for Bogotá with the Alianza Verde party.

https://www.globalissues.org/news/2026/05/25/43126
June 1, 2026
How the Global Anti-Rights Movement Is Targeting Women’s Rights in Africa Through Family Laws

NAIROBI, Kenya, May 25 (IPS) - The theme of Africa Day 2026, “63 years of unity, integration and development,” offers a stark reminder of the gap that often exists between rhetoric and reality.

https://www.unwomen.org/en/news-stories/feature-story/2026/05/the-goal-is-silence-women-journalists-report-increasing-violence-online
June 1, 2026
‘The goal is silence’: Women journalists report increasing violence online

“There are no guardrails”, says Karen Davila about popular social media platforms. “AI, like anything, can be used for good – but it can also be abused.”

https://www.globalfundforwomen.org/latest/article/nowhere-in-sudan-is-truly-safe-for-women/
June 1, 2026
"Nowhere in Sudan is Truly Safe for Women”

In Sudan, the crisis is staggering. After three years of conflict, humanitarian systems have collapsed. Sudan now has the highest number of internally displaced people in the world, and nearly half of Sudan’s population, 19 million people, face acute hunger.

https://www.newsday.co.zw/local-news/article/200055348/from-australia-to-southern-africa-champion-shares-blueprint-for-advancing-women-in-politics
June 1, 2026
From Australia to Southern Africa: Champion shares blueprint for advancing women in politics

WINDHOEK, NAMIBIA -Australian women’s political leadership advocate Leonie Morgan AM, has urged countries in Southern Africa to invest in mentorship, financial support, training and women’s networks to accelerate female political participation and leadership.

June 1, 2026
Women leaders want more than a quota

PETALING JAYA: The debate on the 30% quota for women’s political representation has gone on long enough. What is needed is a strong pipeline to produce many capable female leaders, say women politicians across party lines.