UN Women says women are losing ground in parts of global political leadership ahead of the 2026 Gender Snapshot, with recent data already showing declines in cabinet and parliamentary leadership.
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Political Representation
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No Woman Minister in Karnataka Cabinet: How Did Karnataka Leave Women Outside the Room?
by Kabir Jainby Kabir JainKarnataka’s expanded 33-member Council of Ministers has no woman. The omission is a setback for political inclusion in a state known for progress, enterprise and modern policymaking.
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Abuse at Work: 9 in 10 Scottish Women Councillors Report Misogyny or Gender-Based Violence
by Kabir Jainby Kabir JainNew research from Scotland has found that nine in ten women councillors surveyed have faced sexism, misogyny or gender-based violence at work, raising urgent questions about safety, representation and women’s …
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Tamil Nadu Elections: Women Voted in Record Numbers, But Still Waited Outside the Door of Power
by Saranshby SaranshThe 2026 Tamil Nadu elections brought 23 women MLAs into the 234-member Assembly, a rise from the previous term. Yet, women formed only around 11% of candidates despite making up …
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Kerala’s 2026 Assembly election highlights a familiar contradiction: women form a larger share of the electorate than men, yet remain a small minority among candidates. The gap exposes how political …
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Bangladesh Elections 2026 ended an interim phase with a decisive victory and a reform promise, but it also delivered a historic low for women in parliament. This article unpacks what …
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Despite global progress in gender equality, a new UN Women report finds that 103 countries have never had a woman in their top executive office. This article explores why women …
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The UAE has topped the MENA region for gender parity in the Global Gender Gap Report 2025, outpacing global peers in women’s political representation, economic participation, and AI preparedness. This …