Editorial / Opinion Piece / Blog Post

Nepal has progressive laws and quotas for women’s representation in politics, but patriarchy and gender discrimination run deep and influence the decisions of parties.

As the federal election date draws nearer, it’s almost impossible for Australians to avoid the policies, promises and paraphernalia of political parties and candidates contesting the election.

For women leaving Quebec politics, is quitting an act of self-preservation?

Their representation in local elections has been trimmed but they cannot speak up. Female politicians say the fight will continue though.

A lack of legal regulation and the inefficiency of the Bosnian justice system mean Bosnian women in politics face little or no protection against gender-based abuse online.

The two top candidates in Monday’s presidential election offer Filipino voters a stark choice: the country’s vice president who has served as a check on President Rodrigo Duterte versus the scion of the Philippines’ most controversial political family.

Analysis: minister’s response to concerns risks appearing tone deaf, but it does play into war on woke.

• Decline in support for government is being driven by women
• Nation's gender inequality has worsened for more than a decade

Living in an era when Zimbabwe and the world are fighting for gender equality, it is sad young women still shun politics in fear of sexual harassment which appears to be the greatest challenge in the male dominated sphere, a member of parliament has said.