The proportion of women parliamentarians worldwide reached more than 25 per cent last year– a historic first but still far from gender parity.
International Democracy articles
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Repressive Prison Terms For Former Cambodia Opposition Leaders
Recent jail sentences for exiled senior leaders of the dissolved Cambodian National Rescue Party are disproportionate, UN experts.
Facial Recognition Technology Can Predict A Person’s Political Orientation
A new study shows that from a person’s Facebook profile picture, facial recognition technology can reliably predict their political views.
Myanmar’s Quest For Women’s Empowerment Amid Crisis
Seeking solutions to Myanmar’s political problems through the empowerment of women and girls will help the country become stronger.
Towards a Pan-African Women in Political Participation Barometer
IDEA has released a new concept note outlining the importance of validating the Women in Political Participation in Africa Barometer.
Myanmar Protesters Persist Following Deadliest Day
Following the deadliest day so far in protests against a military coup, protesters took to streets in cities and towns across Myanmar Thursday.
Text and Context of Haiti’s 2021 Draft Constitution
Haiti is once again nearing a new constitution. The ongoing constitutional reform drive, which began in 2020, lacks universal support.
South Asia’s Women’s Rights Activists Should Be Heard
As 2020 came to an end, protestors across South Asia, demanded redress of systemic sexual harassment against women and children.
Report: The Global Decline In Democracy Has Accelerated
The annual gap between losses and gains increased in 2020, and less than a quarter of the world’s population now live in free countries.
Bangladesh’s Digital Security Act is Muzzling Free Speech
Following the death of a writer in a high-security prison on February 25, protesters took to the streets of Bangladesh’s capital.