In order to discuss the role and responsibilities of the government, political parties, media, lawyers and civil society in ensuring women’s right to vote in coming general elections, Aurat Foundation organised a focussed group discussion Wednesday.
Research conducted by the Indonesian Institute of Sciences (LIPI) found that local values impede women’s progression and participation in the country’s politics.
There is no doubt that much is being done politically to tackle gender inequality in Timor-Leste.
New legislation supporting gender equality in the workplace has passed through the both houses of Federal Parliament.
Malaysian lawmakers on Tuesday approved a ban on sexist remarks in parliament after a number of cases in which male MPs in the mostly Muslim country have drawn anger with their comments on the floor.
Penang Barisan Nasional (BN) is relying on women voters to propel it back into power in the coming general election.
State BN chairman Teng Chang Yeow said the women's wing of the coalition in the state had an important role to play in garnering votes.
Democracy can legitimize itself in the true sense of the word and spirit only through equal political representation of women.
n next month's general election, politicians — nearly all of them men — will make promises on what they will do to fix the economic morass, but very few of them will mention the role of women in the workforce.