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Guide on Women’s Political Networks: Defining Leadership, Breaking Barriers, and Fostering Change

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April 10, 2017

Guide on Women’s Political Networks: Defining Leadership, Breaking Barriers, and Fostering Change

Since 1995, the world average of women in parliament has grown from 11.3 percent to 22.7 percent. Although progress is slow going, multiple initiatives can be credited for building momentum behind equal representation.

Since 1995, the world average of women in parliament has grown from 11.3 percent to 22.7 percent. Although progress is slow going, multiple initiatives can be credited for building momentum behind equal representation.

Book on Financing for Gender Equality: Realising Women’s Rights through Gender Responsive Budgeting

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April 10, 2017

Book on Financing for Gender Equality: Realising Women’s Rights through Gender Responsive Budgeting

April 4, 2017
Young people under 30 account for only 1.9% of world parliamentarians

Only 1.9 per cent of lawmakers are

April 4, 2017
Bringing the voices of women parliamentarians to CSW 61

The IPU held several events during

April 4, 2017
Somali women leaders embrace obstacles with courage and confidence

Women in Somalia continue to face significant obstacles that limit their political participation.

April 4, 2017
Hope for change as Kenya court rules one-third of MPs must be women

NAIROBI — Kenyan activists on

April 4, 2017
Cabo Verde: Female parliamentarians deliver documents to ministries to advance gender equality

March 30, 2017
Jamaica: Young men reject quotas for women in politics

The introduction of a quota system