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The underrepresentation of Nigerian women in governance and politics has been a longstanding issue in political discourse.

Shirley Chisholm, a Democratic congresswoman, was the first African American woman to run for president of the United States.

This article investigates legislators’ willingness to talk about gender and women during policy making discussions, asking whether it is conditional on their sex or partisanship in environments where party discipline does not constrain their speech.

Gender equality in politics has faced both notable achievements and enduring obstacles in Pakistan, a nation with a multifaceted sociopolitical environment. It is believed that a democratic society must prioritize gender equality in politics.

Ahead of the general election, the End Violence Against Women Coalition and 70 other leading organisations published

As women increasingly participate in political decision-making around the world, the research emphasizes the need to further understand how informal barriers shape women's political participation.

Last week, all UK political parties confirmed which candidates they were standing in each constituency for the 2024 general election. Including independents, a total of 4,515 candidates will be fighting for a seat in the next government.

São Paulo witnessed a historic change in the 2020 municipal elections. 

On June 2, over 60 percent of registered Mexican voters went to the polls for a monumental election, with over 20,000 public offices up for grabs at the federal and local levels.