The House of Representatives has rejected a bill seeking to reserve special seats for Women at the National and State Houses of Assembly.
Nicola Sturgeon said she fears the forthcoming council elections will see equal representation go “backwards” as women are reluctant to enter the “toxic” world of politics.
In this In brief, the authors consider lessons learned in the aftermath of women candidates’ defeat in the 18 November 2021 general election.
In this In brief, the authors consider lessons learned in the aftermath of women candidates’ defeat in the 18 November 2021 general election.
Parliaments have a key role in ensuring not only that everyone is properly represented in decision-making, but also that legislation and government actions take account of the needs and experiences of women and men on an equal basis.
Parliaments have a key role in ensuring not only that everyone is properly represented in decision-making, but also that legislation and government actions take account of the needs and experiences of women and men on an equal basis.
On International Women’s Day, we celebrate women and girls everywhere.
On International Women’s Day, we celebrate women and girls everywhere.
As election campaign enters final stages, the two leading candidates have been accused of pandering to sexism to win the votes of aggrieved young men.
The number of women in parliament is consistently low throughout the Asia-Pacific region. Many factors contribute to this situation, but studies suggest that one major factor relates to the way that women are treated on social media.
The number of women in parliament is consistently low throughout the Asia-Pacific region. Many factors contribute to this situation, but studies suggest that one major factor relates to the way that women are treated on social media.
Electoral management bodies (EMBs) are responsible for ensuring a level playing field for political representation and meaningful participation across
Electoral management bodies (EMBs) are responsible for ensuring a level playing field for political representation and meaningful participation across
Political gender equality is a central pillar of democracy, as all people, independently of gender, should have an equal say in political representation and decision-making.
Political gender equality is a central pillar of democracy, as all people, independently of gender, should have an equal say in political representation and decision-making.
On International Women’s Day, we celebrate women and girls everywhere.
On International Women’s Day, we celebrate women and girls everywhere.