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Hope and momentum: Women lead the charge for gender parity in politics

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August 23, 2024

Hope and momentum: Women lead the charge for gender parity in politics

The struggle for gender parity in politics is far from over, but this week I felt a surge of hope for the future.

The struggle for gender parity in politics is far from over, but this week I felt a surge of hope for the future.

How is an election-packed 2024 shaping up for women in power?

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August 21, 2024

How is an election-packed 2024 shaping up for women in power?

What’s the context?

Mid-way through a bumper election year, there are few gains for women in power

What’s the context?

Mid-way through a bumper election year, there are few gains for women in power

Ghana's gender equality bill: A step forward or just a paper tiger?

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August 21, 2024

Ghana's gender equality bill: A step forward or just a paper tiger?

In Ghana, the recent push for a gender equality bill is a crucial step toward enhancing women’s political representation.

In Ghana, the recent push for a gender equality bill is a crucial step toward enhancing women’s political representation.

Experts warn women’s progress in politics is slowing

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August 12, 2024

Experts warn women’s progress in politics is slowing

The number of women running for the House and Senate has dropped, including a record number of incumbent women not running for reelection.

The number of women running for the House and Senate has dropped, including a record number of incumbent women not running for reelection.

Shattering the political glass ceiling: Exploring the rise of women political leaders

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August 9, 2024

Shattering the political glass ceiling: Exploring the rise of women political leaders

With voters heading to the polls in countries around the world, 2024 has been dubbed the year of elections.

With voters heading to the polls in countries around the world, 2024 has been dubbed the year of elections.

The Role of Political Parties in Women’s Political Participation

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August 1, 2024

The Role of Political Parties in Women’s Political Participation

As we navigate the complexities of the 21st century, women’s political participation and representation remain pivotal to building robust democracies and inclusive decision-making processes.

As we navigate the complexities of the 21st century, women’s political participation and representation remain pivotal to building robust democracies and inclusive decision-making processes.

Race, gender and politics: Is the United States ready for a Black woman president?

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July 25, 2024

Race, gender and politics: Is the United States ready for a Black woman president?

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

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