There is a common saying that people tend to say in the lead up to elections, “if you don’t like what the government is doing, go vote to change it.” However, what happens to the people’s trust in the political system, when there is a sense that no new party or leader...
Ethiopia and Rwanda have received global praise in the last year for having two of the most “gender-balanced” cabinets worldwide. Although, these African nations have taken progressive steps, Nigeria seems to be stuck in male dominated political culture....
While the political climate for leaders male or female is precarious, female leaders face an even more doubtful atmosphere. Despite Angela Merkel and Theresa May retaining the top spots within their governments and some of the most powerful positions in the world,...
In celebration of the 100th anniversary of women’s suffrage in the United Kingdom, female politicians from 5 continents and 100 countries sat in the House of Commons on November 8th. This event was known as the Women MPs of the World Conference. Women from all over...
Representation of women in politics has been an issue of concern to a significant number of countries for an extended period. Women and human rights groups have created campaigns and advocacy plans to increase the number of women in political positions. Some states...
To address the imbalance of power in Britain, quotas have been put in place to assimilate more women into the world of politics. Although mandating quotas has raised some concerns, quotas prove to have a positive impact on the number of women represented within...
When most think of female leadership and empowerment in the United Kingdom, names like Theresa May or Margaret Thatcher come to mind. However, there are many more women in the United Kingdom who play a crucial role in changing how the United Kingdom operates. Across...
It has been over a century since women have earned the right to vote in the United Kingdom. Over the course of that time, more women have stepped forward into the world of politics. Below you will find three active members of parliament and the reasons behind their...
In previous generations, women’s involvement in politics was slim to none. Nowadays women in politics have been making up for lost time. The women below are just a few women from all over the globe who have made monumental strides in the world of politics. Angela...
Near the beginning of the 20th century, five women would be responsible for shaping the lives of future Canadian women who would come after them. The efforts of the Famous Five, would not only allow women to be considered a “persons” and serve in Senate but help to...
