Equality in the heart of democracy: A gender sensitive House of Commons
This is a House of Commons Committee report, with recommendations to government. The Government has two months to respond.
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
UK: Women in politics, facts and figures
Today’s parliament has more female MPs than ever but they remain a minority. What do they think is needed for equality in the corridors of power?
Karen Adam MSP: 'Difficult to convince women to stand in council elections'
Convincing women to run in the upcoming local elections has been “really difficult”, SNP MSP Karen Adam has said, as she urged women and minorities to take up more leadership roles.
March 10, 2022
Senedd must become more family-friendly, politicians say
Virtual Senedd meetings should continue long after Covid to make politics accessible to all, a politician with an eight-year-old son has said.
March 10, 2022
UK: Action needed to avoid losing a generation of women and minorities in politics, MPs argue
Action is needed to avoid losing a generation of women and minorities in politics, MPs have argued today.
March 9, 2022
Nicola Sturgeon: Gender balance in Scotland may reverse as women avoid toxic politics
Nicola Sturgeon said she fears the forthcoming council elections will see equal representation go “backwards” as women are reluctant to enter the “toxic” world of politics.
Gender-sensitive parliaments: Beyond the add women and stir approach in Wales
Every decision a parliamentarian makes is a chance to advance gender equality. From choosing a topic for an oversight inquiry to drafting legislative amendments, gender-sensitive scrutiny can help bring inequalities to the surface and find remedies.
February 16, 2022
Scotland launches women’s audit to look at barriers to entering Holyrood
Exclusive: presiding officer Alison Johnstone says it will be disappointing if parliament cannot attract more female politicians.
UK: Sex & power 2022 Index
Fawcett's Sex and Power 2022 Index is a biennial report which charts the progress towards equal representation for women in top jobs across the UK.