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January 24, 2014
Samba-Panza’s election represents a bright future for African women in politics

Last Monday, Central African Republic chose a leader the people believe can pull the country out of its destructive downward spiral. The leader the people of this troubled nation look to with great and hopeful expectations may come as a surprise.

January 21, 2014
Solomon MP supports 10 women reserved seats in Parliament

Solomon Islands Parliamentarian Milner Tozaka says he supports the women’s desire to have 10 seats reserved for them in the National Parliament.

November 27, 2013
Women MPs must man up. We need more battleaxes, fewer shrinking violets

As yet another female Tory MP announces she is to stand down, the soul-searching has begun about why women still find life in the Commons so unbearable. Laura Sandys says she is

November 19, 2013
A ‘Head Start’ for Women Mayors and Councilors in Nicaragua

A revision to Nicaragua’s law on municipal elections last year required political parties to put up equal numbers of women and men as candidates for mayor and city council. It also increased the number of city council seats in each municipality.

November 19, 2013
Fiji women still hope for constitutional support

Advocates for women in Fiji say they are still hoping for special measures mandating women’s representation in parliament.

November 18, 2013
Women in democracy? We still have a long way to go, UK

Almost 10 years ago, in early spring 2004, I was one of 14 women appointed to the House of Lords. At the same time, 33 men were appointed.

November 18, 2013
AU Observer team’s parting shot on elections, Swaziland
SWAZILAND needs to reserve a quota for women and physically challenged persons in the electoral process. This would guarantee full representation of women and marginalised groups in elective positions.The Africa
November 18, 2013
Women Protest Against Anambra Elections, Nigeria

Hundreds of women on Sunday marched through major streets in Awka to protest against the Nov. 16 governorship election in the state.

November 18, 2013
Stark inequality: Only 80 of 1,110 candidates are women, India

The 1,110 affidavits filed by candidates during the nomination process till Saturday throw up some interesting figures and information about those who want to represent Delhiites in the Assembly.