Another election, another round of politicians who tout the same ideas, speak the same way, wear the same suits and, possibly, the same aftershave.

Ljupka Mihajlovska is a politician and human rights advocate with special focus on women with disabilities. She served in the Serbian Parliament until 2020 and is now a program director of the non-governmental organisation "For accessible environment".

Welcome to the first installment of the new "International Election Series," where they explore the vital role women play in shaping democratic processes around the world.

It’s a good day for women’s representation in politics. The proportion of women MPs has reached a record high of 40.6%. Women are expected to hold a number of prominent positions in the new government, including the UK’s first female chancellor.

As of December 2023, women constituted 61.3 percent of the Rwandan parliament (lower or single house). This makes it the country with the highest share of women in parliament worldwide.

Ahead of the general election, the End Violence Against Women Coalition and 70 other leading organisations published

Women in South India have made significant strides in various fields, but politics remains a challenging arena. Despite the region's progressive reputation, female politicians face numerous barriers in their careers.