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Women and Political Leadership

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April 16, 2013

Women and Political Leadership

For centuries, women’s political wings were clipped as the public sphere was deemed appropriate only for men. The occasional queen or woman warrior did emerge, but this was the exception. The rule was that men were to rule.

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For centuries, women’s political wings were clipped as the public sphere was deemed appropriate only for men. The occasional queen or woman warrior did emerge, but this was the exception. The rule was that men were to rule.

Women's Political Participation in Libya: Quotas as a Key Strategy for States in Transition

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March 5, 2013

Women's Political Participation in Libya: Quotas as a Key Strategy for States in Transition

Report on the evolution of women's poltiical participation in Libya and the implementation of quotas.

(Report available at: NDI)

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Report on the evolution of women's poltiical participation in Libya and the implementation of quotas.

(Report available at: NDI)

National Elections and Women Candidates in Solomon Islands: Results from the People’s Survey

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April 25, 2012

National Elections and Women Candidates in Solomon Islands: Results from the People’s Survey

A striking feature of elected governments in Solomon Islands is the general scarcity of women.

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A striking feature of elected governments in Solomon Islands is the general scarcity of women.

Alternative Pathways for Women into Politics (presentation)

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April 25, 2012

Alternative Pathways for Women into Politics (presentation)

This powerpoint presentation was given during the Regional Conference on Women's Political Participation: Charting a Path for Political Equality in Asia, organized by UNDP and the National Co

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This powerpoint presentation was given during the Regional Conference on Women's Political Participation: Charting a Path for Political Equality in Asia, organized by UNDP and the National Co

The political representation of women and ethnic minorities in established democracies

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March 18, 2011

The political representation of women and ethnic minorities in established democracies

The purpose of this paper is to draw attention to the persistent obstacles to women’s and ethnic minority representation in politics, and to examine conditions and strategies across various countries that appear to facilitate better political representation of these groups.

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The purpose of this paper is to draw attention to the persistent obstacles to women’s and ethnic minority representation in politics, and to examine conditions and strategies across various countries that appear to facilitate better political representation of these groups.

Are women really the “fairer” sex? Corruption and women in government

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March 18, 2011

Are women really the “fairer” sex? Corruption and women in government

Numerous behavioral studies have found women to be more trust-worthy and public-spirited than men. These results suggest that women should be particularly effective in promoting honest government.

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Numerous behavioral studies have found women to be more trust-worthy and public-spirited than men. These results suggest that women should be particularly effective in promoting honest government.

Women in Arab media: present but not heard

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March 16, 2010

Women in Arab media: present but not heard

Dr. Leila Nicolas Rahbani provides an in-depth report and analysis on the state of Arab women in the media in the Middle East and North Africa.

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Dr. Leila Nicolas Rahbani provides an in-depth report and analysis on the state of Arab women in the media in the Middle East and North Africa.

Integration of Women in Industrial Development

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February 11, 2010

Integration of Women in Industrial Development

The history of the United Nations Industrial Development Organisation (UNIDO) towards the integration of women in its activities is described, from the International Women’s Year in 1975 to the present: the creation of a focal point for women in 1984 and a unit for the integration of women in ind

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The history of the United Nations Industrial Development Organisation (UNIDO) towards the integration of women in its activities is described, from the International Women’s Year in 1975 to the present: the creation of a focal point for women in 1984 and a unit for the integration of women in ind

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