7 Reasons More Women Would be a Positive Step for Climate Change
Prioritizing equal representation fosters innovative solutions necessary for effectively combating climatic change
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The real-time impact of women's leadership in government and decision-making drives more equitable policies, social progress, and economic development.
Are female politicians better advocates for their districts?
Significant gender differences in advocacy style and constituent outcomes WITH FEMALE POLITICIANS.
A Historic Shift in the Legal Profession: The Rise of Female Lawyers
Women dominance in law schools and early careers
More women in global politics means greater economic growth, World Bank report
Report highlights significant links between women's representation and workforce participation—asserting potential GDP increases
Is Angela Merkel a Feminist?
With or without the label, Merkle is a significant figure in the ongoing conversation about women in power.
How Namibia elected its first female president
The first female President has emerged from the party that established 50/50 gender parity quotas for its ballot and party leadership. .
Gen Z Women Shift From Religious Affiliation to Political Activism
Author and Political Scientist Melissa Deckman shows Gen Z women moving away from 'out of touch' organized religion.
Women Are Better at Leading Countries Than Men, Survey Respondents Say
70% of respondents believe that nations led by women are better managed.
Young women are the most progressive group in American history
Generation Z women are outpacing their male peers in virtually every measure of political involvement from donating, and volunteering, to voting.
The Women’s Power Index: Resource for Global Representation Data
TWPI highlights the gender gap in political representation and underscores the significance of women’s participation in politics for promoting equality and stability.
Are Most Women Predisposed to Lead More Ethically?
Women bring unique perspectives and strengths to leadership.
Girl State program, safe, transformational space for young women to explore public service
"If it were mandatory for all high school students, 'there would be a lot more representation of women.'
Spotlight | Inspiration: 2024 International Women of Courage Award
Established in 2007 by the U.S. Department of State, honors women worldwide who have shown exceptional courage in advocating for human rights, gender equality, and positive change in their communitie
Female Leaders Saved More Lives During Worst of COVID Pandemic, Says NIH Report
A study analyzed 194 countries, revealing that those led by women generally had better pandemic outcomes compared to male-led nations.
3 women in AI who are helping bridge the gender equity gap
Spotlight on hree changemakers working in public policy at the OECD, education at Spelman College, and investment equity at UNICEF.
Do we urgently need more women in diplomacy, or not?
Women’s representation increases political stability and peace
Spotlight: Ayesha Malik, Pakistan's first female Supreme Court judge
Her accomplishment is being celebrated by government officials and human rights activists as a defining moment for the country and its male-dominated judiciary.
Honduras Swears in Its First Female President
Xiomara Castro transition team has also already started working with women’s rights groups to draft violence against women legislation.
Mexico has become a world leader of gender equality in politics
In Mexico, half of Congress is now female and seven of the country's 32 governors are women. This is partly due to changing attitudes but also to federally mandated gender equality laws.
Chile president-elect Boric unveils women-majority cabinet
Fourteen of Chile’s 24 new cabinet ministers are women, and several are former student protest leaders.