Tackling inequality between women and men in the sharing of power and decision-making at all levels is essential to strengthen democracy and achieve peace and sustainable development.
There is a persistent gender gap in motivations to run for political office.
There is a persistent gender gap in motivations to run for political office.
Issues around sexism and work-life balance contribute to the dearth of women in politics, a new study has found.
Ursula von der Leyen has been confirmed as the European commission’s first female president and the first German in the job for more than 50 years.
Abuse of female politicians is rife online - and much of it is being directed by established far-right groups and figures, a Newsnight investigation has found.
This Discussion Paper puts together relevant data on the inclusion of young people and women in European Parliament elections.
This Discussion Paper puts together relevant data on the inclusion of young people and women in European Parliament elections.
Two women have won the backing of the EU’s leaders to head the European commission and European Central Bank, breaking with more than 60 years of male dominance at the top
The number of women members of the European Parliament has doubled since direct elections were first held in 1979 but they still remain the minority, particularly in the top jobs.