Numerous behavioral studies have found women to be more trust-worthy and public-spirited than men. [...]
Women around the world at every socio-political level find themselves under-represented [...]
This guide is for young women leaders, written by young women leaders. Focusing on [...]
The Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW) [...]
NDI believes that the equitable participation of women in politics and government is essential [...]
This paper investigates the influence of women in politics on decision-making, specifically [...]
Many studies have found a negative relationship between corruption levels and economic development [...]
This policy brief explores women’s unique experience with corruption and the implications for governance. [...]
Despite progress in women's political representation, many barriers remain. This report examines how to address them.
The increase in women’s political representation is among the most significant trends in [...]
What is the parliamentary contribution to democracy? What makes a parliament or legislature [...]
UN Women is dedicated to gender equality and the empowerment of women [...]
Women can be powerful actors in achieving peace, especially as political leaders. This report examines the evidence.
The Strategies for Policymakers series condenses a [...]
NDI has supported democratic institutions and practices in every region of the world [...]
This article surveys the adoption and implementation of gender quotas in the Moroccan parliamentary [...]
Between 2000 and 2012, ten African countries adopted candidate gender quota laws to improve women’s representation [...]
There is an increasing amount of research about the effects of women’s representation in [...]
Do women in office make a difference? The Center for the American Woman and Politics under a grant [...]
This guide provides a list of recommendations to women political leaders [...]
As a South-South forum, the Inter-Regional Seminar on Women’s Political Empowerment brought together [...]
The 2011 UN General Assembly resolution on women’s political participation stresses its critical importance [...]
Despite comprising over 50 percent of the world’s population, women continue to be under-represented in the [...]
When women are substantively included in security and peace processes, especially when they are in positions [...]
Relative to their population share, women are underrepresented in political leadership [...]
Across the globe, an increasing number of women are getting elected to national government. [...]
The collapse of the authoritarian regime in Tunisia in 2011 has given women new opportunities [...]
This workbook is designed to raise awareness about security issues and to help human rights defenders [...]
