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https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/women-in-parliament-1.7640315
September 29, 2025
Parties need quotas to get more women in Parliament, advocate says

Canada's international ranking on gender parity in politics has plummeted over the past 25 years, and advocates say Canada must do better.

https://www.rfi.fr/en/africa/20250925-hundreds-of-nigerian-women-protest-in-abuja-in-push-for-more-female-mps
September 29, 2025
Hundreds of Nigerian women protest in push for more female MPs

For several years, Nigerian MPs have been blocking legislation aimed at better representation for women in politics.

https://punchng.com/ex-agf-decries-women-under-representation-in-politics/
September 29, 2025
Ex-AGF decries women under-representation in politics

The immediate past Accountant General of the Federation, Dr Oluwatoyin Madein, has decried the under-representation of women in the country’s political space, saying that efforts must be intensified to address this imbalance.

https://www.barrons.com/news/czech-women-battle-for-respect-in-hostile-politics-92d85093
September 29, 2025
Czech Women Battle For Respect In 'Hostile' Politics

Czech lawmaker Martina Ochodnicka is quitting after a single term, upset with hateful, misogynistic comments and a general lack of support for women politicians.

https://www.gazetaexpress.com/en/vezhguesit-zgjedhjet-ne-kosove-ishin-gjitheperfshirese-dhe-paqesore-perfaqesimi-i-grave-mbetet-ne-nivel-te-ulet/
September 25, 2025
Observers: Elections in Kosovo were inclusive and peaceful, women's representation remains low

After the elections in Kosovo, international and local observers have analyzed their development with positive marks.

https://calgaryherald.com/news/calgary-municipal-election-25-percent-candidates-women
September 25, 2025
Gender imbalance in Calgary elections continues to persist, with only 28 per cent female candidates
https://www.wwlp.com/news/massachusetts/league-of-women-voters-advocates-for-election-day-registration/
September 25, 2025
League of Women Voters advocates for Election Day registration

BOSTON (WWLP) – The League of Women Voters convenes on Beacon Hill each year to advocate for their priority legislation.

https://nilepost.co.ug/news/289251/women-leaders-urge-peaceful-elections-warn-against-violence
September 25, 2025
Women Leaders Urge Peaceful Elections, Warn Against Violence

Women leaders under the National Women’s Council have appealed to all stakeholders in Uganda’s electoral process to champion peace and prevent acts of violence during and after the forthcoming elections.