Number of women running for the US Congress in November surges, following a year marked by the #MeToo movement and defiance of President Donald Trump.
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.
Tools For Boosting Women’s Political Participation
A new report argues that “the under-representation of women at any level of governance and decision-making results in a democratic deficit.”
The First Ever Woman Mayor of Mexico City Elected
Mexico City has elected a woman mayor for the first time in history, local politician and scientist Claudia Sheinbaum
Iranian World Cup Fans Unfurl Banner in Support of Women
The banner read “#NoBan4Women” and “Support Iranian Women to Attend Stadiums” during the match against Morocco
Rights Lawyer Who Defended Iran Headscarf Protesters Detained
Authorities detained a prominent rights lawyer who had recently defended women protesting the obligatory Islamic headscarf
Majority of Women in Charge of New Spanish Government
A female-dominated cabinet is taking shape as part of Spain’s new Socialist government
Candidate Seeks to be the First Ever Native American Congresswoman
Native Americans in New Mexico, 10% of the state’s population, did not get the right to vote until 1948
Prosecutor Says 17 Detained in Case Against Saudi Women Activists
Crackdown targeted prominent women’s rights campaigners just weeks before the country lifts its ban on women driving
Saudi Arabia May Finally Outlaw Sexual Harassment
The kingdom’s Shura Council has approved the draft law, which will introduce a prison term of up to five years
Opposition Landslide: Barbados Elects First Female PM
Barbados elected its first female PM as opposition inflicts crushing defeat on the ruling Democratic Labour Party