Skip to main content

March 20, 2022
Meet the women in Timor-Leste's presidential election

As Timor-Leste looks to its presidential elections on Saturday, several female candidates are standing. Will they persuade the new generation of voters of a need for a greater voice in politics?

How are women reshaping India’s political landscape?

Back
March 18, 2022

How are women reshaping India’s political landscape?

Despite India having had multiple female heads of state, and a progressive and highly diverse political past and present, the inclusion of women in Indian politics continues to be doubted by many countries across the world.

Despite India having had multiple female heads of state, and a progressive and highly diverse political past and present, the inclusion of women in Indian politics continues to be doubted by many countries across the world.

Why does Libya's incoming government have only two female ministers?

Back
March 18, 2022

Why does Libya's incoming government have only two female ministers?

On 1 March, Libya's Tobruk-based Parliament voted in a new cabinet led by former Interior Minister, Fathi Bashaga, and its 29 ministers, six State Minist

On 1 March, Libya's Tobruk-based Parliament voted in a new cabinet led by former Interior Minister, Fathi Bashaga, and its 29 ministers, six State Minist

Women need to see themselves in politics. It’s the only way change will come to Zimbabwe

Back
March 18, 2022

Women need to see themselves in politics. It’s the only way change will come to Zimbabwe

As a young woman in politics I’ve experienced prejudice – audiences ask about my marital status instead of my policies. But we must continue to step up for the next generation.

As a young woman in politics I’ve experienced prejudice – audiences ask about my marital status instead of my policies. But we must continue to step up for the next generation.

March 18, 2022
Lebanese women in Parliament: So many barriers and very little progress

The general political context in 2022 is definitely different from that of 2018. But will the new Lebanese Parliament consist of more than six women following the May 15 elections?

Event

CSW 66: Gendered dimensions of corruption & the impact on gender equality 

Back

CSW 66: Gendered dimensions of corruption & the impact on gender equality 

Graduate Women International and co-sponsor Women’s UN Report Network expert panelists will address the gendered dimensions of corruption and the unique ways women expe

March 17, 2022
Calling for an end to violence against women in politics

At a special event hosted by Mr.

Event

Addressing online misogyny and gendered disinformation: A how-to guide

Back
March 17, 2022

Addressing online misogyny and gendered disinformation: A how-to guide

The internet is a tool that can simplify and encourage democratic engagement, but the rise of online disinformation challenges even the world’s most robust democracies.

The internet is a tool that can simplify and encourage democratic engagement, but the rise of online disinformation challenges even the world’s most robust democracies.

March 17, 2022
Nigerian parliament rescinds decision on gender equality bills

The lawmakers’ decision on International Women’s Day came hours after simultaneous protests by women in four states.