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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://nation.africa/kenya/news/gender/why-kenyan-women-pay-more-to-enter-politics-5365174
February 20, 2026
Why Kenyan women pay more to enter politics

Every election year, Kenya has the same conversation. Where are the women? Why are so few of them on the ballot? And the answers tend to point back at women themselves, their confidence, their readiness and their willingness to step forward.

https://thepoint.gm/africa/gambia/headlines/ex-gambian-parliamentarian-calls-for-empowerment-of-women-in-politics
February 20, 2026
Ex-Gambian parliamentarian calls for empowerment of women in politics

Women contribute socially, economically and culturally, yet their voices are not adequately reflected in governance. Increasing women’s participation strengthens democracy and inclusive development,’’ the seasoned parliamentarian stated.

https://www.collingwoodtoday.ca/local-news/virtual-panel-discussion-encourages-women-to-run-for-politics-11893986
February 20, 2026
Virtual panel discussion encourages women to run for politics

As communities across Ontario prepare for the 2026 municipal elections, Run Where You Are – Say Yes! is calling on women and gender-diverse people to take the next step toward public leadership.

https://www.thesudburystar.com/news/run-where-you-are-to-host-event-promoting-women-in-politics
February 20, 2026
Run Where You Are to host event promoting women in politics

This free, non-partisan event will take place on Feb. 24 from 7-8:30 p.m. EST, and is open to participants across the province.

https://globalvoices.org/2025/12/23/sixteen-days-of-activism-amid-the-rise-of-digital-harm-across-africa/
February 20, 2026
Sixteen days of activism amid the rise of digital harm across Africa

For Kgomotso Modise, a South African journalist covering courts and criminal justice, online harassment has

https://globalvoices.org/2025/12/28/learning-feminism-before-knowing-its-name-verses-story-from-myanmar/
February 20, 2026
Learning feminism before knowing its name: Verse’s story from Myanmar

Exile Hub is one of Global Voices’ partners in Southeast Asia, emerging in response to the 2021 coup in Myanmar, focusing on empowering journalists and human rights defenders.

https://globalvoices.org/2025/12/27/senegal-where-womens-bodies-belong-to-everyone-but-themselves/
February 20, 2026
Senegal: Where women’s bodies belong to everyone but themselves

However, in Senegal, this right largely remains mere words.

https://globalvoices.org/2026/01/12/a-voice-for-the-unheard-in-myanmar-from-the-rakhine-coast-to-the-frontlines-of-truth/
February 20, 2026
A voice for the unheard in Myanmar: From the Rakhine coast to the frontlines of truth

Exile Hub is one of Global Voices’ partners in Southeast Asia, emerging in response to the 2021 coup in Myanmar, focusing on empowering journalists and human rights defenders.