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Women in parliament: Slow progress towards equal representation.

Women in parliament: Slow progress towards equal representation

Women in PoliticsThe latest report by the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) show how different regions in the world have improved women representation. Sub-Saharan Africa recorded the highest improvement among all regions on women’s parliamentary representation in 2023
Prime Minister Robinah Nabbanja of Uganda

New platform of women Presidents & Prime Ministers meets at UN General Assembly

Educationeducation systems

Women Heads of State and Government highlight women’s leadership as crucial to tackling global challenges and achieving a sustainable future

Jewel Taylor, Vice President of Liberia.

Liberia’s vice-president lauds women’s role in mitigating impact of climate change

Dr. Jewel Howard Taylor says women are key to building a peaceful and sustainable climate-resilient Africa.

Ending violence against women Believe Survivors. Act Now!

gender-based violence (GBV)

Goretti’s Story, Kenya

Violence against women has worsened due to COVID-19 pandemic

gender-based violence (GBV)

New UN Women report shows that women’s feelings of safety have been eroded.

Ending violence against women: Layla from Morocco shares her story

Gender-based violence

Believing the voices of survivors.

Bernadette Gomina is one of two women elected in the first round of legislative elections in the CAR

Meet Bernadette Gomina, a pioneering parliamentarian in Central African Republic

Africa Gender CSW

A former midwife, Ms. Gomina submitted several project proposals to international organizations, and built a Women’s Centre in Bayanga with MINUSCA’s support.

Millie Odhiambo has served as a Member of Parliament since 2008.

Rewriting Kenya’s laws with Millie Odhiambo

Africa Gender CSW

Millie Odhiambo, 55, is one of Kenya’s fearless politicians.

Dr. Mzuri Issa at an African Women Leaders Network Tanzania Chapter Steering Committee Meeting.

Mzuri Issa, breaking down social barriers to women’s leadership in Tanzania

Africa Gender CSW

Ms. Issa is also at the forefront of pushing for legal reforms that will ensure women compete effectively for leadership positions on an equal standing with men.