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May 12, 2016
New study on the negative effects of 'system of beauty' for women in politics

An article published in The Atlantic discusses the negative impacts for women’s political empowerment of the so-called ‘system of beauty’.

May 12, 2016
New survey on the progress to incorporate women in politics by the NEW Leadership National Network

The NEW Leadership National Network is a national nonpartisan program to educate college women about politics and leadership and encourage them to become effective l

May 10, 2016
Violence, resistance and commitment to peace define the situation of Kurdish women today

Judith Prat, documentary photographer, has recently published an article on the sustained political struggle of Kurdish women. The article builds upon an interview with Cemile Akgun (vid.

May 9, 2016
The Mesoamerican Initiative for Women Defenders of Human Rights offers data on violence against women in politics in this region

The Inter-American Commission of Women (CIM) has published an article on the situation of women defenders of human rights in Mesoamerica.

Gender Equality and Women's Empowerment in Public Administration: Burundi

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May 6, 2016

Gender Equality and Women's Empowerment in Public Administration: Burundi

The political situation in Burundi is typical of a post-conflict country that is striving to reconcile the need to consolidate the newly restored peace and responding to the basic needs and demands of the population, while laying the required foundat

The political situation in Burundi is typical of a post-conflict country that is striving to reconcile the need to consolidate the newly restored peace and responding to the basic needs and demands of the population, while laying the required foundat

Gender Equality and Women's Empowerment in Public Administration: Botswana

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May 6, 2016

Gender Equality and Women's Empowerment in Public Administration: Botswana

Botswana is considered a middle-income country. The country has also enjoyed a stable democracy since 1996.

Botswana is considered a middle-income country. The country has also enjoyed a stable democracy since 1996.

Policy Brief "Confronting Violence Against Women: The Power of Women's Movements"

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May 5, 2016

Policy Brief "Confronting Violence Against Women: The Power of Women's Movements"