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April 20, 2022
The role of women parliamentarians in the development of Uzbekistan

Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.com) – On 13 April, the second forum on the topic "The role of women parliamentarians in the development of Uzbekistan" was held in the capital.

Interviews

April 19, 2022
Nepal: Election Commission revokes provision to compulsorily field woman candidate

The commission rescinded the decision after the political parties protested against the provision stating that it is against existing laws.

April 19, 2022
Dominique Anglade denounces double standard for women in politics

The life of a politician isn’t easy — even less so if you’re the leader of a party and a woman, says Quebec Liberal Party leader Dominique Anglade.

الرئيس الغزواني انتقد أداء الحكومة السابقة (الجزيرة)
April 15, 2022
A new government in Mauritania includes 4 women

The Mauritanian presidency announced the formation of a new government of 25 ministers headed by Prime Minister Mohamed Ould Bilal.

April 14, 2022
Racism and misogyny mar Colombia’s election race

Election observers warn that rampant hate speech could result in violence.

Guyana Parliament reaches out to youth - IPU
April 13, 2022
Guyana Parliament reaches out to youth

In a good example of parliamentary outreach to young people, the second edition of the Guyana National Youth Debating Competition takes place on Friday, 8 April.

April 13, 2022
International IDEA launches the "Young Women’s Democracy Academy" in Sudan

The Young Women’s Democracy Academy (YWDA) is a three-month capacity-building programme dedicated to empowering young women between the ages of 18 and 24 with the knowledge and skills necessary to enhance their political participation.

April 13, 2022
Somalia: Women struggle to make their voices heard in politics

Although Somalia now has a quota system for female lawmakers, women are frequently held back from pursuing leadership roles due to pervasive cultural and social barriers.

It's not easy being a female politician in conflict-ridden Somalia.

Albania: Violence against women in politics

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April 12, 2022

Albania: Violence against women in politics

The Study "Violence Against Women in Politics" is commissioned by the UNDP Albania, in partnership with the People's Advocate and the Commissioner for Protection from Discrimination and it is conducted in the context of the UN Joint Programme "Ending Violence Against

The Study "Violence Against Women in Politics" is commissioned by the UNDP Albania, in partnership with the People's Advocate and the Commissioner for Protection from Discrimination and it is conducted in the context of the UN Joint Programme "Ending Violence Against