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Minorities and Indigenous Women

Indigenous women and other minorities suffer from a lack of political representation, economic marginalization and poverty, lack of access to social services and discrimination. This section highlights news, resources and stories on minorities and indigenous women's struggle for political inclusion.

February 20, 2026
Women with disabilities remain especially vulnerable amid Kenya's combative politics

Women with disabilities persevere for political recognition and representation, confronting severe stigma and systemic barriers amid Kenya's increasingly combative and male-dominated political arena.

https://globalvoices.org/2026/01/24/truth-telling-and-treaty-with-first-nations-australian-indigenous-lawyers-commitment-to-real-change-for-her-people/
February 20, 2026
Truth-telling and treaty: Australian Indigenous lawyer’s commitment to real change for First Nations People

Tekan Cochrane is an Australian Indigenous lawyer with Kooma, Yuwaalaraay and Torres Strait Islander heritage, as well as diverse European heritage.

https://www.the-star.co.ke/counties/nairobi/2026-02-20-kenyan-politics-a-test-of-resilience-for-women-with-disabilities
February 20, 2026
Women with disabilities remain especially vulnerable amid Kenya’s combative politics

Politics has long been viewed as a male-dominated arena, with only a handful of women daring to venture into it.

Even then, women politicians often face dismissal, branded as mere “flower girls” for party leaders.

Disabled by social norms not impairments: The frontiers and barriers for women with disabilities in politics

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December 15, 2025

Disabled by social norms not impairments: The frontiers and barriers for women with disabilities in politics

Five Best Books on Black Women’s Political Leadership

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October 7, 2025

Five Best Books on Black Women’s Political Leadership

In times of great political turmoil, it can be instructive and reassuring to read about people who have been in similar situations, and have persevered in fighting for something better.

In times of great political turmoil, it can be instructive and reassuring to read about people who have been in similar situations, and have persevered in fighting for something better.

https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2025/Sep/12/house-politics-women-muslim-politicians-scarce
October 7, 2025
House politics: Women Muslim politicians scarce
https://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/AK2509/S00156/founding-kuia-links-40-years-of-womens-liberation-to-fight-for-pay-equity-and-political-representation.htm
September 4, 2025
Founding Kuia Links 40 Years Of Women’s Liberation To Fight For Pay Equity And Political Representation

The herstoric Hine E Hine gathering concluded today after three days celebrating 40 years of the Māori women’s refuge movement.