#WomenInPolitics

Women Politicians in Peru Face Severe Harassment, Discrimination

By Mariela Jara
Women entering the political arena in Peru face multiple obstacles due to gender discrimination that hinders their equal participation, which can even reach the extreme of political harassment and bullying, in an attempt to force them out of the public sphere.

Youth Icon’s Fight for Rights Among India’s Destitute

By Mehru Jaffer
Pooja Shukla, 25, a socialist candidate, has lost her maiden elections to the provincial parliament in Uttar Pradesh (UP), India. But Shukla is no loser.

Liberal Facade Hides Lebanon’s Patriarchy

By Mona Alami
Despite its apparent liberalism, Lebanon scores low in gender equality, especially in politics.

Women Leaders Hailed for COVID-19 Response

By Alison Kentish
On September 20, Prime Minister of Bangladesh Sheikh Hasina accepted an award from the United Nations Sustainable Development Solutions Network for her country’s ‘striking’ progress towards achieving the Sustainable Development Goals.
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