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The Sun
August 12, 2024
Documentary on women in Nigerian politics debuts Aug 31

In a deliberate effort to encourage more women to pursue leadership roles, WILAN Global is set to launch a documentary on women, who contested elections into various offices in Nigeria’s 2023 general e

Experts warn women’s progress in politics is slowing

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August 12, 2024

Experts warn women’s progress in politics is slowing

The number of women running for the House and Senate has dropped, including a record number of incumbent women not running for reelection.

The number of women running for the House and Senate has dropped, including a record number of incumbent women not running for reelection.

The African
August 9, 2024
Women’s participation in electoral politics is good for democracy in South Africa

Globally, history has shown that politics is predominantly male dominated, where women were not expected to hold significant political views or opinions. This reality is also evident in Africa, where men occupy most major political positions in African countries.

Politico
August 9, 2024
Women are leading the opposition in Venezuela

Feliz viernes, Rulers! We’re sure having a weird summer. I’m happy to be back with you this week for a humbling interview about the remarkable leaders braving their country’s tumult.

Let’s get to it.

Shattering the political glass ceiling: Exploring the rise of women political leaders

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August 9, 2024

Shattering the political glass ceiling: Exploring the rise of women political leaders

With voters heading to the polls in countries around the world, 2024 has been dubbed the year of elections.

With voters heading to the polls in countries around the world, 2024 has been dubbed the year of elections.

Harris could become the 1st female U.S. leader; Asia's had several

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August 8, 2024

Harris could become the 1st female U.S. leader; Asia's had several

NEW YORK -- Vice President Kamala Harris' official nomination on Monday as the Democratic Party presidential nominee will be the second time a woman heads a major-party ticket in the U.S., a country that has never elected a female president.

NEW YORK -- Vice President Kamala Harris' official nomination on Monday as the Democratic Party presidential nominee will be the second time a woman heads a major-party ticket in the U.S., a country that has never elected a female president.

Stereotypical thinking and inconducive environment are invisible barriers for women in politics

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August 8, 2024

Stereotypical thinking and inconducive environment are invisible barriers for women in politics

KUALA LUMPUR: Women representation in the country's political scene is still low due to stereotypical thinking and inconducive environment which prohibits them from venturing into the arena.

KUALA LUMPUR: Women representation in the country's political scene is still low due to stereotypical thinking and inconducive environment which prohibits them from venturing into the arena.

IPU
August 7, 2024
Who are the youngest (and oldest) parliamentarians in world?

As elections unfold throughout this super election year, much of the discussion has revolved around the advanced age of some candidates running for office.