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To this day, decision-making remains widely dominated by men as they make up 64% of elected local officials, 73% of parliamentarians, 77% of cabinet ministers, and about 90% of heads of government…
Research over the past few decades reveals that women in politics continue to be at a disadvantage when it comes to media coverage. When reporters cover women in politics, they often use terms…
The gender gap in politics remains the largest gender gap across sectors. In 2022, women are still marginalized and unfairly represented at all levels of government globally, making up 36% of…
“Increasing the proportion of women in public institutions makes them more representative, increases innovation, improves decision-making
Women continue to be severely underrepresented in decision-making processes and bodies across the world at all levels.
The under-representation of women at any level of governance and decision-making results in a democratic deficit. It has been proven time and again that diverse groups make…
Research and experience has documen
Young people are often excluded or overlooked as political candidates.
In September 2015, 193 Member State
Over the last decade, iKNOW Politics has spoken with many women leaders around the world about the challenges they face in political life.
In September 1995 an unprecedented 17,000 participants and 30,000 activists attended the opening of the Fourth World Conference on Women in Beijing, China with a single purpose in mind: the…
The ideology and internal organization of political parties affect how different societal needs, interests, and social demands are represented. Some parties have been great advocates of gender…
Political institutions have traditionally been created in male dominated societies in which men formulate the rules of the political game. Although traditional political institutions have…
In this discussion we would like to hear from you whether you have ever faced online harassment and share good practices or laws which were effective in curbing online harassment.
In this discussion we would like to hear from you on whether you ever been part of a mentorship program (as mentor or mentee) and if so, could you share your experiences? Do you know of successful…
The 21st century has seen an unprecedented increase in the percentage of internet users around the world.
Many countries have, in recent decades, written or revised their constitutions, such as Afghanistan, Argentina, Bolivia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Ecuador, Egypt, Iraq, Mozambique, South…
“Wherever there is conflict, women must be part of the solution” – Michelle Bachelet
“The principles of gender-sensitive parliaments can be advanced if women occupy leadership positions as parliamentarians and as key members of parliamentary staff, as they are in a position to…
Women’s political and socio-economic status improves when women become more involved in decision making and policy development at all levels of governance.
Money is essential for the operations of political parties, and particularly affects candidates in electoral processes. Political financing regulations can effect women’s access to run as…
There is greater need for women to be on public boards and commissions that are critical to decision making about the development of Jamaica. Not only is there call to action for women to be…
In my country most women are not educated and they do not own any property. This has made it difficult for them to assume leadership positions especially in politics.We are heading for elections…