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https://vmtnews.ng/mentorship-critical-factor-for-womens-mass-participation-in-politics-survey/
October 7, 2025
Mentorship, critical factor for women’s mass participation in politics

Some stakeholders in the North-east have identified mentorship and quota systems as critical factors that will increase women’s participation in politics.

https://www.dailygoodmorningkashmir.com/rajya-sabha-nominations-when-will-women-finally-get-their-due/
October 7, 2025
Rajya Sabha nominations: When will women finally get their due?

As Jammu and Kashmir gears up for another round of Rajya Sabha nominations, a familiar question returns, and once again, it risks being ignored: will a woman finally find a place at the table? For more than seventy years, the answer has been an unbroken no.

https://www.newarab.com/features/parliamentary-inclusion-still-out-reach-most-syrian-women
October 7, 2025
Syrian women still being held back in politics amid prevailing social norms and 'token measures'

On Sunday, 5 October, Syria held its first parliamentary elections since the fall of the Assad regime last year.

https://guardian.ng/news/southeast-women-want-equal-representation-in-leadership-positions/
October 7, 2025
South East women want equal representation in leadership positions

Women in the South East states of Anambra, Enugu and Ebonyi have advocated for equal representation of women in leadership positions in the country.

https://von.gov.ng/nigerian-women-leaders-champion-gender-equity-inclusive-governance/
October 7, 2025
Nigerian Women Leaders Champion Gender Equity, Inclusive Governance

Women leaders, policymakers, and advocates from Nigeria and across Africa at the 2025 Voice of Women Conference & Awards (VOW), have renewed calls for gender equity and inclusive governance.

https://www.gov.si/en/news/2025-09-01-high-level-womens-forum-on-decency-in-politics-an-exemplary-model-for-youth-and-the-strengthening-of-political-trust/
October 7, 2025
High-level women's forum on decency in politics: an exemplary model for youth and the strengthening of political trust

Shortly before the start of this year's 20th anniversary edition of the Bled Strategic Forum international conference, Minister of Foreign and European Affairs Tanja Fajon hosted a high-level women's forum comprising foreign ministers, senior representatives of internat

https://time.com/7322887/japan-sanae-takaichi-ldp-leader-election-first-female-prime-minister/
October 7, 2025
What Japan’s First Female Prime Minister Could Mean for the Country’s Gender Politics

Sanae Takaichi just broke Japan’s highest glass ceiling.

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

Women, Class, and Identity Politics: Reflections on Feminism and Its Future

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October 7, 2025

Women, Class, and Identity Politics: Reflections on Feminism and Its Future

In her rightfully celebrated 1969 article, “The Political Economy of Women’s Liberation,” Margaret Benston articulated several of the enduring themes and theoretical insights of feminist theories, especially those developed by socialist and Marxist feminists.

In her rightfully celebrated 1969 article, “The Political Economy of Women’s Liberation,” Margaret Benston articulated several of the enduring themes and theoretical insights of feminist theories, especially those developed by socialist and Marxist feminists.