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February 1, 2019
Liberia: Women brainstorm to increase political participation in Sinoe

A local pro-democracy and women's rights advocacy group working in Southeastern Liberia, the National Institute for Public Opinion (NIPO), has concluded a one-day dialogue on women's political participation in Sinoe County.

Huffington Post 
January 31, 2019
Jackie Speier nominates Christine Blasey Ford for prestigious Profile In Courage Award

Rep. Jackie Speier (D-Calif.) announced she is nominating Christine Blasey Ford ― the woman who accused Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh of sexual assault, for a distinguished honor usually reserved for public officials.

India: Empowering effects of women in politics

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January 30, 2019

India: Empowering effects of women in politics

By Rachel Brulé,

Reservation for women in politics has positively impacted their inheritance rights as well as marriage negotiations.

By Rachel Brulé,

Reservation for women in politics has positively impacted their inheritance rights as well as marriage negotiations.

Summary of the e-Discussion on Violence Against Women in Politics

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January 30, 2019

Summary of the e-Discussion on Violence Against Women in Politics

The e-Discussion on Violence Against Women in Politics was launched on 26 November 2018 in Arabic, English, French and Spanish and ended on 21 December

The e-Discussion on Violence Against Women in Politics was launched on 26 November 2018 in Arabic, English, French and Spanish and ended on 21 December

January 30, 2019
Women are pushing to the front of the queue in 2019 Australian Politics

While the Liberal party ties itself in knots over how to get more women into Parliament, a female rebellion is building across the country.

January 25, 2019
Malawi: Gender focused CSOs condemn violence against women in politics

Gender Focused Civil Society Organisations have called on government to act on recent acts of violence against politically active women.