The Speaker of the House Papalii Lio Masipau made a bold statement about why he thinks gender inequality exists in politics. He views the matai system and customs as prohibiting women from traditional governance impacting their chances to run for office.

The underrepresentation of Nigerian women in governance and politics has been a longstanding issue in political discourse.

NPR's Ari Shapiro talks to University of Houston's Mirya Holman about why women in political leadership tend to be referred to by their first names more often than their male counterparts.

Shirley Chisholm, a Democratic congresswoman, was the first African American woman to run for president of the United States.

Vice President Kamala Harris is gaining support to become the Democratic nominee for president.

As the 2024 US presidential election looms, Kamala Harris is emerging as a likely candidate for the Democratic Party after President Joe Biden