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2019 Parliamentary Elections in Moldova - Gender perspective

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February 26, 2020

2019 Parliamentary Elections in Moldova - Gender perspective

The infographics are produced by the Central Electoral Commission of Moldova, with the support of “Enhancing democracy in Moldova through inclusive and transparent elections” Project, implemented by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP Mold

The infographics are produced by the Central Electoral Commission of Moldova, with the support of “Enhancing democracy in Moldova through inclusive and transparent elections” Project, implemented by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP Mold

Pursuing equality in rights and representation – Women’s experiences running for parliament in Lebanon’s 2018 elections

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February 26, 2020

Pursuing equality in rights and representation – Women’s experiences running for parliament in Lebanon’s 2018 elections

In late 2018 and early 2019 UN Women interviewed 87 per cent of the women who ran for Parliamentary election (75 of the 86 women; of the 113 women who registered to run, 86 made it on to candidate lists).

In late 2018 and early 2019 UN Women interviewed 87 per cent of the women who ran for Parliamentary election (75 of the 86 women; of the 113 women who registered to run, 86 made it on to candidate lists).

February 26, 2020
Iraqi women seek rights – and to be part of a change

Amid attempts to transform the political system, feminists are looking for 50% representation in any new government.

February 25, 2020
There are fewer Israeli women in politics than it may seem

It would appear that women in Israel have broken through the glass ceiling.

February 25, 2020
Media's gendered stereotyping was worse for Gillard than Thatcher 30 years earlier, research shows

You might think that with more women entering politics the media would have become less likely to report on the appearance, fashion choices and relationship status of female prime ministers.

February 24, 2020
Serbia steps up efforts for gender parity

The Serbian Parliament has announced an amendment to its electoral laws with a new minimum quota of 40 per cent of candidates on electoral lists for parliamentary and local elections from the less-represented gender.

February 24, 2020
On the trail of America’s first women voters

It has long been seen as one of the flukes of American political history: For three decades after the American Revolution, the women of New Jersey had equal voting rights with men.

February 21, 2020
USA: Running for office? This company lends free clothes to women candidates

It's an offer candidates shouldn't refuse.