Women’s Political Participation

About this Topic

We empower women to engage in political processes, and equip women to be informed voters, active members of political parties, and successful candidates. Working with local governments and partners we advance women’s rights and strengthen legal systems to reform policies that discriminate.

Latest Publications

  • Beyond “Capacity”: Gendered Election Processes, Networks, and Informality in Local Governments in Nepal

    Beyond “Capacity”: Gendered Election Processes, Networks, and Informality in Local Governments in Nepal

  • Not Enough Time: Insight Into Myanmar Women’s Urban Experiences

    Not Enough Time: Insight Into Myanmar Women’s Urban Experiences

News and Highlights

  • Empowering Women, Building Communities: The Merauke Women’s School

    Empowering Women, Building Communities: The Merauke Women’s School

    A school in South Papua, Indonesia, is breaking the cycle of violence against women and empowering them to reclaim their voices in their communities.

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