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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://eastasiaforum.org/2026/02/15/does-takaichis-victory-herald-a-new-age-for-women-in-japans-politics/
February 18, 2026
Does Takaichi's victory herald a new age for women in Japan's politics?

Japan’s Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) won the general election on 8 February 2026 in the biggest win for any Japanese party since the LDP’s formation in 1955. It captured 316 seats in the Diet’s lower house, well above the 233 seats needed for a simple majority.

REVIEW: In 2025, Nigerian women intensified push for gender reforms

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January 12, 2026

REVIEW: In 2025, Nigerian women intensified push for gender reforms

Discussions around gender issues, especially women’s representation in parliament, intensified in Nigeria in 2025.

Discussions around gender issues, especially women’s representation in parliament, intensified in Nigeria in 2025.

https://lac.unwomen.org/en/stories/noticia/2025/12/dialogo-regional-en-panama-llama-a-una-accion-decidida-para-transformar-las-normas-sociales-wyde
January 12, 2026
Regional dialogue in Panama calls for bold action to transform social norms preventing women in all their diversity to equally participate in decision-making across Latin America and the Caribbean

“As highlighted by CEDAW General Recommendation No. 40, parity and the full participation of women are the only way to guarantee the exercise of all other rights.

https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/01/02/women-activists-protest-political-parties-pr-lists
January 12, 2026
Women activists protest political parties’ PR lists

Women’s rights activists and civil society organisations staged a protest in Kathmandu on Friday, accusing political parties of undermining the constitutional principles of inclusive democracy while selecting candidates under the proportional representation (PR) categor

https://www3.parliament.nz/mi/get-involved/features/100-years-since-women-gained-the-right-to-stand-for-parliament/
January 9, 2026
100 years since women gained the right to stand for Parliament

The Women’s Parliamentary Rights Act became law on 29 October 1919, allowing women to stand for election to the House of Representatives. This was just in time for the general election on 16 - 17 December 1919.

'A victory for all women in politics': A 2025 minute with MPP Donna Skelly

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January 9, 2026

'A victory for all women in politics': A 2025 minute with MPP Donna Skelly

As we head into a brand new year, FlamboroughToday asked local community leaders five questions about their thoughts on 2025 and their hopes for 2026. Today, MPP Donna Skelly  reflects on the past year, and her wish for the next 12 months.

As we head into a brand new year, FlamboroughToday asked local community leaders five questions about their thoughts on 2025 and their hopes for 2026. Today, MPP Donna Skelly  reflects on the past year, and her wish for the next 12 months.