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The right to vote and the right to stand for election are two fundamental elements of democracy. Notably, many countries did not afford women the right to vote until the 20th Century. Even today, universal suffrage is not a given right in all countries, and women often face obstacles that undermine their participation in political and electoral processes. There are various ways to support women in overcoming these obstacles. Such methods include revising the electoral system used, applying affirmative action mechanisms such as quotas, improving voter education for women and training political candidates. These are a few of the modes available to strengthen women’s political participation .Photo©Jens Franssen

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At least 11 women have vied for U.S. vice president. Here’s what happened to them

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At least 11 women have vied for U.S. vice president. Here’s what happened to them

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Biden announced that Kamala Harris would be his running mate in the 2020 presidential election, making Harris, a senator from California, the first Black woman and the first Asian-American woman to run for U.S. vice president on a major party ticket.

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Biden announced that Kamala Harris would be his running mate in the 2020 presidential election, making Harris, a senator from California, the first Black woman and the first Asian-American woman to run for U.S. vice president on a major party ticket.

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Kamala Harris named by Joe Biden as his VP pick

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Kamala Harris named by Joe Biden as his VP pick

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Joe Biden has chosen Kamala Harris, the prominent senator from California whose political career has included many barrier-breaking moments, as his running mate, his campaign announced on Tuesday.

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Joe Biden has chosen Kamala Harris, the prominent senator from California whose political career has included many barrier-breaking moments, as his running mate, his campaign announced on Tuesday.

Australia: Get elected by Ruth McGowan

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August 12, 2020

Australia: Get elected by Ruth McGowan

Disillusioned with politicians and frustrated with politics in general? Stop complaining. Be the change you wish to see. Run for office and Get Elected!

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Disillusioned with politicians and frustrated with politics in general? Stop complaining. Be the change you wish to see. Run for office and Get Elected!

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New Zealand's Ardern on track to win September election, poll shows

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New Zealand's Ardern on track to win September election, poll shows

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Support for New Zealand's Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern rose during July, a poll showed, keeping her Labour party on track to win a general election in September.

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Support for New Zealand's Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern rose during July, a poll showed, keeping her Labour party on track to win a general election in September.

In ranked choice elections, women win

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July 30, 2020

In ranked choice elections, women win

RepresentWomen tracks women's representation and leadership in the United States and around the world to identify the "best practices" for creatin

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RepresentWomen tracks women's representation and leadership in the United States and around the world to identify the "best practices" for creatin

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More black women are running for Congress than ever before

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More black women are running for Congress than ever before

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  • 122 black, or multi-racial black women have run in this year´s congressional elections, in America.
  • At the end of the primary season, nearly 60 Black women remain in the running.
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  • 122 black, or multi-racial black women have run in this year´s congressional elections, in America.
  • At the end of the primary season, nearly 60 Black women remain in the running.

Hong Kong elections: the shameful absence of women from politics

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July 27, 2020

Hong Kong elections: the shameful absence of women from politics

During these times of political polarisation and fragmentation in Hong Kong, there is one thing we can find in common across partisan lines – shut

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During these times of political polarisation and fragmentation in Hong Kong, there is one thing we can find in common across partisan lines – shut

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Gabon appoints first woman prime minister Ossouka Raponda

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Gabon appoints first woman prime minister Ossouka Raponda

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The president of Gabon, Ali Bongo Ondimba, has appointed the country's first female prime minister, Rose Christiane Ossouka Raponda. Who is Gabon's new prime minister? Ossouka Raponda, 56, was promoted from the defence ministry and takes over from Julien Nkoghe Bekale, who was appointed prime minister in January 2019.

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The president of Gabon, Ali Bongo Ondimba, has appointed the country's first female prime minister, Rose Christiane Ossouka Raponda. Who is Gabon's new prime minister? Ossouka Raponda, 56, was promoted from the defence ministry and takes over from Julien Nkoghe Bekale, who was appointed prime minister in January 2019.

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Grassroots campaign launches to call for gender-balanced cabinet in New Zealand’s 2020 election year

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Grassroots campaign launches to call for gender-balanced cabinet in New Zealand’s 2020 election year

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A grassroots campaign has launched this week calling on political party leaders to support the implementation of a gender-balanced Cabinet with 50 percent women and 50 percent men in this years election. The many vital issues discussed each.

A grassroots campaign has launched this week calling on political party leaders to support the implementation of a gender-balanced Cabinet with 50 percent women and 50 percent men in this year’s election.

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A grassroots campaign has launched this week calling on political party leaders to support the implementation of a gender-balanced Cabinet with 50 percent women and 50 percent men in this years election. The many vital issues discussed each.

A grassroots campaign has launched this week calling on political party leaders to support the implementation of a gender-balanced Cabinet with 50 percent women and 50 percent men in this year’s election.

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