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February 15, 2007

The Quota Database

This database provides access to a number of resources on the use of electoral quotas for women. It contains quota details for over ninety countries, and provides country case studies, working papers, and a discussion forum on topics related to gender quotas.

This database provides access to a number of resources on the use of electoral quotas for women. It contains quota details for over ninety countries, and provides country case studies, working papers, and a discussion forum on topics related to gender quotas.

https://www.firstpost.com/explainers/parliament-special-session-women-reservation-bill-delimitation-14001118.html
June 1, 2026
What is the Women’s Reservation Bill, and why does India need it?

The Centre has tabled three bills in the Lok Sabha during a three-day special session that began today (April 16).

https://www.alignplatform.org/resources/report-online-violence-against-women-in-politics
June 1, 2026
Online violence against women in politics: what shapes political party responses to technology-facilitated gender-based violence?
https://nation.africa/kenya/news/gender/kenya-rolls-out-new-police-training-guide-to-tackle-rising-sexual-and-digital-gbv-5430536
April 27, 2026
Kenya rolls out new police training guide to tackle rising sexual and digital GBV

President William Ruto last year established and mandated a 42-member task force to recommend solutions to the rising wave of sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV). The move came after cases hit record levels, triggering widespread public outcry.

The Cost of Leading: Violence against Women in Kenyan Politics in the Lead-up to 2027

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March 30, 2026

The Cost of Leading: Violence against Women in Kenyan Politics in the Lead-up to 2027

Kenyan women are at the forefront of defending their democracy. Their recent leadership reflects a long history of pivotal contributions, both to women’s rights and the rights of all Kenyans.

Kenyan women are at the forefront of defending their democracy. Their recent leadership reflects a long history of pivotal contributions, both to women’s rights and the rights of all Kenyans.

https://www.euronews.com/2026/03/08/women-bear-the-brunt-of-climate-change-meet-the-green-politicians-determined-to-change-tha
March 23, 2026
Women bear the brunt of climate change. Meet the green politicians determined to change that

This International Women’s Day, Euronews Green highlights some of the female politicians spearheading the never-ending fight against climate change.

February 21, 2026
Caucus demands 33pc seats for women in legislative bodies

image of women from diverse backgrounds
February 19, 2026
Visible minority women are still sidelined in competitive ridings