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Le Conseil de l’Europe
March 7, 2024
More women in politics, a shared battle

On the occasion of International Women’s Day 2024, 8 March, Congress Thematic Spokesperson on Gender Equality Eirini Dourou (Greece, SOC/G/PD) has made the following statement:

IPU
March 6, 2024
In a super election year, will women come out on top?

Earlier this year, the IPU announced that around 70 elections were slated to take place in 2024, in what has been dubbed a super election year.

2024, a European political year - through the eyes of women

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March 5, 2024

2024, a European political year - through the eyes of women

In 1906, Finland became the first country in Europe to grant women the right to vote, with the adoption of universal suffrage, at the same time as it won its autonomy from the Russian Empire.

In 1906, Finland became the first country in Europe to grant women the right to vote, with the adoption of universal suffrage, at the same time as it won its autonomy from the Russian Empire.

Female leaders rise, challenge male-dominated politics globally

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February 29, 2024

Female leaders rise, challenge male-dominated politics globally

It's often said that adversity doesn't build character, it reveals it. Borrowing from Eleanor Roosevelt's iconic comparison, women, like tea bags, only show their strength when in hot water.

It's often said that adversity doesn't build character, it reveals it. Borrowing from Eleanor Roosevelt's iconic comparison, women, like tea bags, only show their strength when in hot water.

Source: Forbes
February 29, 2024
Pakistan election suggests women playing a new role in public life

In Pakistan, as in corporate boardrooms around the country women are often absent. In recent years this has changed at a glacial pace.

Source: Women's Committee NCRI
February 29, 2024
Women’s active and equal participation in political leadership is indispensable to democracy

A very moving and inspirational #IWD2024 conference was held today, Saturday, February 24, 2024, in Paris.

Women shaping the future: A look at gender equality in international politics

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February 29, 2024

Women shaping the future: A look at gender equality in international politics

The topic of gender equality has been a prominent subject of discussion in the international discourse for a considerable period.

The topic of gender equality has been a prominent subject of discussion in the international discourse for a considerable period.

Source: BNN Breaking News
February 29, 2024
Athens to host pioneering women political leaders summit: A milestone for gender equality in politics

In the heart of Athens, beneath the watchful eyes of history, a groundbreaking event is set to unfold that promises to reshape the landscape of political leadership across the globe.

Source: The Namibian
February 26, 2024
Women and Elections

In a parliamentary democracy like Namibia, all power shall be vested in the people through freely elected representatives exercising this power.

Source: BNN Breaking News
February 26, 2024
Empowering women in politics: University of Tasmania launches transformative program

Discover how the University of Tasmania's Pathways to Politics for Women program is empowering aspiring female politicians in Tasmania.