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A 10% point increase in the proportion of seats held by women in national parliaments leads to a 0.42% point increase in GDP growth rates. Frontiers in Political Science Journal, 2023.
Government | Stats
The growing body of evidence revealing that governments with greater representation of women are more likely to prioritize issues such as the environment, education, healthcare, and social welfare—policies that enhance societal well-being and promote equality.
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Countries with substantial numbers of women legislators experienced a jump from 6.4% to 6.7% of GDP in healthcare spending when women held 15-35% of legislative seats. Political Science Research and Methods, 2022.
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A 10% increase in women’s political representation decreases maternal mortality rates and increases skilled birth attendance by healthcare professionals. Science Direct Journal, 2018.
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When women occupy 15-35% of legislative seats, countries see an increase in education spending, with a focus on reducing disparities and improving outcomes. Political Science Research and Methods.
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Countries with legislated candidate quotas show women's representation in parliament is 5 percentage points higher than in countries without such quotas, improving gender parity in politics. UN Women
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Female leaders were significantly more likely than male leaders to have fast-growing economies. In particular, the countries in the highest quartile of racial/ethnic diversity benefited the most. Harvard Business Review, 2019.
Women are building more equal future
Highlighting successful women-led initiatives worldwide promoting feminist leadership at both local and regional levels.
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One study based in Germany found that teams that included women performed better on highly complex tasks compared to all-male teams; the range of different thinking patterns increased team creativity overall. Management Science, 2013.
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Only 14 Countries fully protect women’s economic rights. But if everyone did, global GDP would rise by 20%. World Economic Forum, 2023.
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Diverse leadership teams that include women are more likely to consider a wider range of perspectives, resulting in decisions that reflect the needs of the broader population. Center for Creative Leadership, 2020.
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Women politicians are more likely to allocate resources to education and health sectors, leading to broader social benefits. OECD, 2024.
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Female legislators often work across party lines more effectively, bringing diverse perspectives together to solve complex issues. Harvard Business Review, 2020.
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Countries that have a higher percentage of women in parliament often score better on global indicators of equality and human development. Inter-Parliamentary Union, 2022.
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Countries with legislated candidate quotas for women see a 5% higher representation in parliaments, highlighting how such measures can improve decision-making inclusivity. —Facts and figures: Women’s leadership and political participation. UN Women, 2024.
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Governments with higher women’s representation in parliaments adopted a higher number of gender-sensitive policy measures in response to the pandemic. UN Women, n.d.
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Three trends characterized women’s leadership in the pandemic: effective management, rapid response, and socially responsive policies. UN Working, 2021.
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Loss of female workers under the Taliban has already cost the Country’s economy $1bn. The Guardian, 2022
No. 473
When more women are elected to office, policymaking about the quality of life and priorities of families, women, and ethnic and racial minorities increases. Catalyst, 2018
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In addition, sector-specific research has found that women’s participation in politics affects the range of policy issues that arise and the types of solutions that are proposed in decision-making processes. Why Women in Politics? Women Deliver, 2018
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Research has found that when a government mirrors the population it serves, local, state, and national entities better represent the population in decision-making processes. Lawfare, 2022.