women in politics

New 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 …

The 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 …

India’s women’s reservation law could make the 2029 Lok Sabha the most gender-diverse Parliament in the country’s history. But its larger lesson extends beyond politics: institutions do not become representative …

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 …

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 …

Women outvoted men in Bihar’s 2025 election, shaping who governed the state. Yet, only 29 women reached the Assembly. The political presence of women in Bihar remains a reminder that …

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 …

MoSPI’s Men and Women in India 2024 is not just another report. It maps out progress, setbacks, and the complex truths about gender gaps in India. From financial inclusion to …