2020 was a milestone year for women in politics in the US. The country saw the highest numbers of women entering Congress and the executive in its history.

After the November 2020 national elections, women make up 49 per cent of the Legislative Assembly of the Plurinational State of Bolivia, cementing its position as a forerunner on gender parity in politics.

Elena Crasmari decided to run for office so that the local administration could meet the needs of all members of her community.

The Institute for Social Research of Austria (SORA) surveyed the proportion of women among all mayors and councillors in Austria as part of the “Equality Index” for the Austrian Association of Cities and Towns (AACT).

Despite increases in the number of women at the highest levels of political power, widespread gender inequalities persist, according to the 2021 edition of the 

In recent months, Australians have grown accustomed to stories of sexual impropriety by their politicians dominating the news headlines.

Following a virtual event on 18 November 2020, the Inter-Parliamentary Union and the Office of the United Nations Secretary-General’s Envoy on Youth published today a 

A projected 30 women will enter the Israeli legislature, a record for an Election Day, but it appears female representation in parliament will remain roughly the same for the 24th Knesset as in past sessions.

Women running for the Knesset have to overcome not only voters' gender stereotypes, but a media landscape that is heavily skewed in men's favor.