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https://thefinancialexpress.com.bd/national/politics/parties-not-taking-sufficient-action-to-ensure-33pc-representation-of-women-study
June 11, 2026
Parties not taking sufficient action to ensure 33pc representation of women: Study

Although a significant number of people in the society are aware of the provision requiring 33 per cent women’s representation within political parties by 2030, they believe that political parties are not taking sufficient action to fulfil this obligation, according to a study.

https://healthwise.punchng.com/2027-women-may-occupy-only-2-7-of-senate-seats-coalition-warns/
June 11, 2026
2027: Women may occupy only 2.7% of Senate seats, coalition warns

A coalition of women-led groups and civil society organisations has warned that women’s representation in Nigeria’s Senate could decline to as low as 2.7 per cent after the 2027 general elections if urgent action isn’t taken to reverse the decline in women’s political representation following 202

https://www.orfonline.org/expert-speak/power-without-representation-women-s-political-voice-in-bangladesh
June 11, 2026
Power Without Representation: Women’s Political Voice in Bangladesh

Bangladesh’s democratic trajectory reveals a persistent paradox.

https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2026/jun/09/australia-politics-female-mp-misogyny-sexist-abuse-every-day
June 11, 2026
I face sexist abuse every day as a female MP – misogyny is unacceptable whatever side of the aisle we’re on

Like most households, mine has a morning routine.

As we wait for our baby to wake, my partner makes me a coffee and I open an app designed to shield me from the worst of the internet. It has become as routine as checking my emails.

https://frontline.thehindu.com/politics/tamil-nadu-election-gender-gap-in-candidate-selection/article71025032.ece
June 5, 2026
A new party, a familiar ceiling

Tamil Nadu just elected a new force.

https://www.namibian.com.na/online-trolling-silences-women-in-politics-says-theofelus/
June 5, 2026
Online trolling silences women in politics, says Theofelus

Online trolling and harassment are increasingly affecting how women participate in politics in Namibia, with some politicians saying the abuse has led to self-censorship, anxiety and reduced engagement on public platforms.

https://armenianweekly.com/2026/06/02/the-limits-of-gender-quotas-in-armenias-male-dominated-politics/
June 5, 2026
The limits of gender quotas in Armenia’s male-dominated politics

As Armenia moves toward another electoral cycle, the issue of women’s political participation has once again returned to the center of public debate.

https://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/top-news/885151-electoral-act-gaps-money-politics-locking-women-out-of-2027-party-primaries-advocates.html
June 5, 2026
Electoral Act gaps, money politics locking women out of 2027 party primaries

A post-primary audit of political parties ahead of the 2027 general elections has found that loopholes in the Electoral Act, costly nomination forms, consensus arrangements and money politics are limiting women’s participation and chances of emerging as candidates.