July 27, 2016
Historic gains for women in politics worldwide
So far, 2016 proved eventful for women’s political participation and leadership in politics.
Women in parliament
May 23, 2016
Vanuatu to reserve seats in parliament for women
The Pacific island nation of Vanuat
April 13, 2015
Bhutan's first female minister: engineer, equality warrior and former civil servant
Being a civil servant in this country is a unique challenge.
February 5, 2015
Study: Women in Ukrainian parliament give more speeches, propose more laws than men
Female members of parliament -- a distinct minority -- are more active about introducing legislation than their male counterparts, according to the civil network OPORA.
July 9, 2014
Global Forum on Women in Parliaments in Rwanda
The Global Forum convened by Women in Parliaments (WIP) in Kigali, and co-organized by UN Women, was held from 1 to 3 July 2014.
May 7, 2014
Support to Egypt begins on fulfilling roadmap to democracy
IPU has kick-started its priority support to Egypt in its efforts to establish democracy by providing advice and expertise on the drafting on a new electoral law.
April 28, 2014
Politics still a man’s game, India
Women’s issues may be high on the agenda for political parties vying for votes in India’s mammoth general election, but few female lawmakers will get an opportunity to implement the policies being proposed.
April 14, 2014
WIP Study Trip to Iceland - What can be learned from the country's experience?
The WIP Study Trip to Iceland was a successful learning exercise about the global leader in gender equality.