Women are active participants in Philippine politics and all levels of governance as well as socioeconomic, cultural and recreational activities. In many households, women are the main breadwinners.

The National Assembly has repeatedly rejected bills aimed at promoting gender inclusivity, including proposals for affirmative action and reserved seats for women. Nigeria, Africa’s most ...

An elected leader once dubbed “The Punisher” is on his way to The Hague to face trial for crimes against humanity during a ...

A supporter of former Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte ... administration's position on ICC "shows how toxic domestic politics got in the way, with some seeing this as part of the escalating ...

said that cultural narratives and beliefs continue to challenge women’s participation in active politics, as they fear discrimination from their communities. “Cultural narratives that label ...

Legarda further emphasized the need to invest in education, technology, and innovation to empower women in marine-based ...

Reflecting on Sierra Leone’s success in achieving the 30 percent affirmative action target for women in politics, Sesay attributed the progress to the Proportional Representation (PR ...