Impact Report 2023
Impact Report 2023
The IPU grew in 2023 with the accession of the parliaments of Liberia and the Bahamas, its 179th and 180th Members respectively, as well as many observers and partners signing up to join or rejoin our global parliamentary community.
The IPU grew in 2023 with the accession of the parliaments of Liberia and the Bahamas, its 179th and 180th Members respectively, as well as many observers and partners signing up to join or rejoin our global parliamentary community.
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Why Tanzania political parties have few women in leadership, candidate lists
What you need to know:
While political parties have met the legal requirements for nominating women for special seats, concerns linger about the parties’ internal commitment to advancing women’s political participation.
Tanzania, in keeping with global political trends, reserves 30 percent of seats in parliament for women.
What you need to know:
While political parties have met the legal requirements for nominating women for special seats, concerns linger about the parties’ internal commitment to advancing women’s political participation.
Tanzania, in keeping with global political trends, reserves 30 percent of seats in parliament for women.
INTERVIEW | ‘Women face many difficulties in male-dominated politics’
INTERVIEW | ‘Women face many difficulties in male-dominated politics’
The grim 'Nari Shakti' reality: When will women be adequately represented in Indian politics?
The grim 'Nari Shakti' reality: When will women be adequately represented in Indian politics?
“For me, a better democracy is a democracy where women do not only have the right to vote and to elect but to be elected.”
Michelle Bachelet, former president of Chile.
“For me, a better democracy is a democracy where women do not only have the right to vote and to elect but to be elected.”
Michelle Bachelet, former president of Chile.
Media urged to highlight women's role in politics
Media urged to highlight women's role in politics
KARACHI: The Uks Research Centre (URC) has urged the media outlets in the country to recognise the transformative potential of women in politics and foster a more inclusive media environment for democratic, inclusive, and representative
KARACHI: The Uks Research Centre (URC) has urged the media outlets in the country to recognise the transformative potential of women in politics and foster a more inclusive media environment for democratic, inclusive, and representative
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Ireland: record number of women set to contest June's local elections
A record number of women candidates are expected to run in June's local elections.
So far, 649 women have been selected or declared for the contests.
Although nominations do not close until midday on Saturday, this would mean around a third of candidates would be women.
The figures were provided by Women for Election based on analysis by the NUI Maynooth lecturer, Adrian Kavanagh.
A record number of women candidates are expected to run in June's local elections.
So far, 649 women have been selected or declared for the contests.
Although nominations do not close until midday on Saturday, this would mean around a third of candidates would be women.
The figures were provided by Women for Election based on analysis by the NUI Maynooth lecturer, Adrian Kavanagh.
World News
Empowering women's political participation in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan
“If you want to know how civilized a culture is, look at how they treat its women.” - Bacha Khan
In the heart of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP), a region brimming with resilience and potential, there exists a stark reality that impedes its progress: the underrepresentation of women in the political sphere. This disparity not only stifles the voices of half the population but also hampers the region's socio-economic development.
“If you want to know how civilized a culture is, look at how they treat its women.” - Bacha Khan
In the heart of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP), a region brimming with resilience and potential, there exists a stark reality that impedes its progress: the underrepresentation of women in the political sphere. This disparity not only stifles the voices of half the population but also hampers the region's socio-economic development.
Sexism still ranks as the biggest hurdle facing women in elected office
Sexism still ranks as the biggest hurdle facing women in elected office
It’s no secret that women have made unprecedented strides in seeking and attaining elected office over the last decade.
It’s no secret that women have made unprecedented strides in seeking and attaining elected office over the last decade.
Melinda French Gates on Why “Being Yourself” Doesn’t Always Work for Women
Melinda French Gates on Why “Being Yourself” Doesn’t Always Work for Women
Here we are in another presidential election year.
Here we are in another presidential election year.