Strong woman candidates are bringing gender balance closer to reality in 2014 Year of the Woman
Women Voting Rights articles on Democracy Chronicles
Women in the 21st century have a larger political role to play if they continue to identify and dismantle the barriers in the way of their political equality. As over half the population of the planet is female, ensuring women voting rights is key for any democracy. The Nineteenth Amendment giving women the right to vote across the United States was ratified in 1920 but government elections are still dominated by men. Also see our articles on Feminism, Minority Voting Rights or LGBT voting.
Did Washington Top-Two Primaries Hurt Women, Minorities?
State of Washington top-two primaries hurt vulnerable minorities and independent women candidates
Saudi Arabia Electronically Tracking Women For Husbands
Electronically Tracking Women: Saudi women rank among least free people in the world
Esperanza International: A Closer Look at Development
Esperanza International sets a great example of social awareness and development leadership
Egyptian Writers Start International Writing Competition
Arab Spring inspired Egyptian writers call for international submissions to contest
Black Women Youth Face Hurdles After Election
Obama’s campaign found strong support from black community yet his plans uncertain and same is true where many loyal youth face dangerous hurdles
99 Year Old Woman Casts First Vote Ever
Age is no impediment to getting renewed interest in politics as old woman casts first vote ever
Campaigns Focus on Women Voters as Romney Lags
Has Mitt Romney closed the gender gap or not? Focus on Women Voters Continues Despite Confusing Release of Polls
VIDEO: Female Voters to Decide Presidential Election
Both Presidential Campaigns Working Furiously to Bring Female Voters to Their Candidate’s Side
Wife of Ghana’s Ex-Leader to Run For President
African Democracy Superstar Ghana Seeks Stability After President’s Death as Wife of Ghana’s Ex-Leader Declares Her Run