Tagged: women

Conrad Omodiagbe

Nigeria: Women Of Ruling Party Demand Equality

The women of the ruling All Progressives Congress party (APC) political party in Nigeria have put out a demand for gender equality in the party’s constitution, structure and participation ahead of the 2023 general elections. Calling for equality and representation across the board, they have also called for the adoption of direct primary in electing […]
Farida Adamu

Women Lead In Lithuania Elections

Parliamentary elections in Lithuania held on Sunday 11 October and on Sunday, 25th October where Lithuanians voted to elect members of the 141-seat parliament. With an average voter turnout of 49.44%, almost 2.5 million people registered to vote in the elections to parliament.  What Happened At The Polls? The conservative opposition, Homeland Union Party, won the elections and is projected to occupy […]
Farida Adamu

Ghana Presents Female Vice President Candidate

Former President of Ghana and presidential candidate for the December 2020 elections John Mahama, has chosen Jane Naana Opoku-Agyeman as his Former President of Ghana and presidential candidate for the December 2020 elections John Mahama, has chosen Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang as his running mate. She is the first woman since the fourth republic to be […]
Farida Adamu

Women in Cabinet: Africa’s Little Wins

In a continent where women are largely underrepresented, some women are finally being given a seat at the proverbial table. The newly elected President of Burundi, Evariste Ndayishimiye, upon resuming office two weeks ago installed a new cabinet consisting of thirty per cent women, occupying important ministerial positions like the Health Ministry, the Ministry of […]
Conrad Omodiagbe

International Women’s Day: Major Strides in Gender Parity

In politics today, especially in elected positions, women are gradually taking centre stage. As major African countries conduct their general elections this year and the US prepares for its 2020 presidential polls, more women across the world are coming on the scene, improving representation and making the case for a more balanced government. The year […]
Asari Ndem

International Women’s Day: A Look at Women in Parliaments

The 8th of March is set aside, annually, for the celebration and commemoration of women across the world, through the International Women’s Day. This year is no different as activists and organizations are using the hashtag #BalanceforBetter and #IWD2019 to push for access to equal opportunities for women and men in all sectors of the […]
Conrad Omodiagbe

US Midterms 2018: Women Take Charge in a Night of Firsts

Women in the US have recorded a historic year with the recently concluded midterms, as a record number of diverse women have not only run for office, they have won as well. Coming two years after the 2016 presidential elections, the first Women’s March, the #MeToo movement and most recently, the shocking confirmation of Brett […]