Gender, Women and Democracy

March 25, 2021

HDP Convenes Women MPs from Across the World on Advancing Gender Equality in Parliament

Legislatures are the representative body of a nation’s people. To be effective, they must incorporate and represent all citizens, including equal representation of women. Ensuring gender balance in parliament reflects an important commitment to women’s human rights and responsive policymaking.

President Muhammadu Buhari welcomes the SAGE National and International Working Groups, and commits to do more for Nigerian Women in Politics

On Friday, March 19, 2021, His Excellency President Muhammadu Buhari received the National Working Group of the Supporting the Advance of Gender Equality (SAGE) initiative in Nigeria to celebrate International Women’s Day and discuss women’s political representation in Nigeria.

Preliminary Report: Violence against Women in Politics in Southeastern Europe

Gender equality is central to EU membership (Romania) and accession treaties (Albania, BiH, Kosovo, Montenegro, and Serbia). Nonetheless, women in political life in SEE face many obstacles, including gender-based discrimination and stifling traditional gender roles. Women are politically underrepresented in all SEE countries, and in all decision-making bodies. Women from ethnic minority groups as well as LGBTQI+ communities face further marginalization and exclusion.

Remarks by NDI President Derek Mitchell at the Fifth Anniversary of #NotTheCost

Distinguished guests and valued partners: Good morning, good afternoon, good evening to all of you wherever you are. On behalf of NDI, I am very pleased to welcome you today to this virtual event commemorating the fifth anniversary of our NotTheCost Campaign.

National Democratic Institute Marks Fifth Anniversary of #NotTheCost Campaign On Violence Against Women In Politics

National Democratic Institute Marks Fifth Anniversary of #NotTheCost Campaign On Violence Against Women In Politics

March 10, 2021

It’s a Woman’s World: Change-makers in the MENA Region

Barriers to women’s political participation have long existed in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA). Conflict, gender-based violence, disempowerment, and restrictive laws all represent continued challenges that women face throughout the region. Pro-democracy protests have been sweeping across MENA for over a decade, leaving the countries of the region with no choice but to re-evaluate the place of women in their societies. Women who were at the forefront of demonstrations also deserved to be at the forefront of politics.

February 4, 2021

Women's Advisory Boards in Iraq Address Problems Worsened by the COVID-19 Pandemic

With the rapid spread of the Coronavirus across Iraq, the need for gender-focused policy recommendations has become critical now more than ever.

Webinar - “Faces of Democracy: Taiwan”

Webinar - “Faces of Democracy: Taiwan”

Tuesday, March 2, 2021 10 AM - 11 AM (EST)

Faces of Democracy: Taiwan

Faces of Democracy: Taiwan is an NDI produced video series that showcases the lives and political journeys of four women working in politics in Taiwan. These videos each tell the personal story of Hsu Chiao Hsin, Pin Yu Lai, Miao Po Ya, and Tuhi Martukaw, in their words and from the perspective of colleagues who know them best. This series illustrates how the perseverance of these policymakers is shaping a diverse and democratic political landscape in Taiwan.

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Violence Against Women In Politics in Fiji, Papua New Guinea, and Solomon Islands

Qualitative Research Report on Violence Against Women In Politics

in Fiji, Papua New Guinea, and Solomon Islands

#NotTheCost