Report / White Paper

2012 represented nearly a 1 percentage-point increase in the world average (20.3%).  With the exception of 2007, this is nearly double the annual rate of increase.

Although Lebanon is known in the Middle East for its relative political openness and for the degree of freedom Lebanese women enjoy, it paradoxically has one of the lowest rates of women’s political engagement in the region.

This report reflects the findings of the preparatory phase of a three-year research project exploring the role of gender in peacebuilding.

This report represents a synthesis of the key findings and recommendations of a regional research project on women’s political participation and economic empowerment in countries emerging from conflicts in the Great Lakes region of Africa.

An analysis of data and views on Cambodian women's political participation, especially during the 3rd Mandate Commune/Sangkat Council elections in 2012.

As the 2013 National Assembly elections approach, Cambodia has an opportunity to improve women’s political participation.