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August 5, 2022
Australia: New First Nations female parliamentarians deliver powerful maiden speeches

Labor Senator for Victoria Jana Stewart made history by becoming the youngest First Nations woman elected to the Parliament, while Marion Scrymgour and Jacinta Price spoke of issues facing Territory communities.

Combatting sexual harassment in Canada’s legislative assemblies

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August 4, 2022

Combatting sexual harassment in Canada’s legislative assemblies

This report highlights the key findings from research conducted by Equal Voice on sexual harassment in Canada’s legislative Assemblies.

This report highlights the key findings from research conducted by Equal Voice on sexual harassment in Canada’s legislative Assemblies.

Malaysia: Why is it so difficult to root out sexism in Parliament?

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August 4, 2022

Malaysia: Why is it so difficult to root out sexism in Parliament?

If it is so difficult to root out sexism in Parliament, then how on earth does anyone expect the general population to treat problems relating to sexism with the seriousness it deserves?

If it is so difficult to root out sexism in Parliament, then how on earth does anyone expect the general population to treat problems relating to sexism with the seriousness it deserves?

August 3, 2022
Police training rolled out across Kenya ahead of elections

A nationwide rollout of training on sexual and gender-based violence has recently concluded across Kenya to better equip law enforcement officials prevent and mitigate sexual violence during the country’s 2022 General Election.

August 3, 2022
Ahead of Kenya elections, female politicians face abuse, attacks

Dozens of female candidates have been physically assaulted while campaigning ahead of the August 9 elections in Kenya.

A quantitative study of the questions asked by women members in Lok Sabha (1999–2019): Performance of women in Parliament

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August 3, 2022

A quantitative study of the questions asked by women members in Lok Sabha (1999–2019): Performance of women in Parliament

The performance of women legislators is analysed by looking at the nature of questions posed by them over a span of 20 years (1999–2019) in the lower house of the Indian Parliament.

The performance of women legislators is analysed by looking at the nature of questions posed by them over a span of 20 years (1999–2019) in the lower house of the Indian Parliament.

Stereotypes, violence keep women out of politics in Zimbabwe

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August 2, 2022

Stereotypes, violence keep women out of politics in Zimbabwe

In Zimbabwe, a deeply conservative country, fewer women have participated as candidates in elections since independence in 1980, compared to men.

In Zimbabwe, a deeply conservative country, fewer women have participated as candidates in elections since independence in 1980, compared to men.

‘Enough is enough’: the fight to elect women to Papua New Guinea’s men-only parliament

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August 2, 2022

‘Enough is enough’: the fight to elect women to Papua New Guinea’s men-only parliament

In nearly 50 years, PNG has elected just seven female MPs. Money, culture and corruption are all working against the women trying to address the problem.

In nearly 50 years, PNG has elected just seven female MPs. Money, culture and corruption are all working against the women trying to address the problem.

Kenya Election 2022: The struggle of women aspirants in marginalised communities

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August 1, 2022

Kenya Election 2022: The struggle of women aspirants in marginalised communities

Three Kenyan women from marginalised communities share their experiences running for political office in the forthcoming general election and describe how they are determined to overcome their challenges.

Three Kenyan women from marginalised communities share their experiences running for political office in the forthcoming general election and describe how they are determined to overcome their challenges.