January 4, 2015
Gender equality: time for quotas in Scottish politics?
We have a woman who is First Minister if that’s not an example of us reaching gender equality, what is?
Europe and the CIS
On November the 19th 2014, Nicola Sturgeon became the first female Prime Minister of Scotland
by Lucile Huguet Scotland didn’t get enough Yes to become independent from England. However, the country is at a real turning point of its history. Scotland got its first female politician elected as head of the country. As we know, the No vote was predominant at the last referendum where people were asked if they wanted Scotland to remain part of the UK or not.
Birgitta Jónsdóttir
Member of Parliament, Iceland
New European Commission with old dilemmas
By Malgorzata Bratkrajc, A new European Commission took office on November 1st, 2014. Unsurprisingly, the composition of the new Commission confirmed that the flagship EU initiative of gender balance in decision-making positions is not being taken seriously when it comes to the ‘top’ EU jobs.
June 26, 2014
Vacancy: Feasibility study on the creation of a global online library on gender responsive judicial decisions
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June 17, 2014
Call for Applications: Experts on Youth, Democratic Governance and Participation
Joint EC-UNDP Task Force on Electoral Assistance
The EC-UNDP partnership in electoral assistance is unique for its scope, for its achievements and ambitions.
April 18, 2015
Is not having children the price women pay for political success?
There are many advocates for gender quotas to help women advance in politics - including front-bench politicians like Frances Fitzgerald.