I am working in a project titled: “Strengthening Women’s Leadership and Participation in Politics and Decision-Making in Algeria, Morocco and Tunisia”. Can you suggest two or three indicators, besides the number of female MPs, that are significant, realistic, and measurable in evaluating women’s political participation?

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What are some tools and methods used to support women candidates and voters in elections, specifically in conflict and post
conflict countries like Sudan?

I just wanted to get an article on women in politics in Kenya. Can you please help me out?

Women’s representation in Sri Lankan governance structures is less than 5% (women population is around 51%). Lobbying for a quota was not successful in the past. Is there any other strategy that had been used in other parts of the world that made an impact?

I'd be grateful for any information (documents, case studies) on the process by which gender is mainstreamed into legislation in any South - East Asian country.

Somaliland is preparing for its local government elections to be held in July 2008. Nagaad, an umbrella organization for women plans to support women candidates. The biggest barrier to increasing women in leadership postions in Somaliland has been the issue of clan support, which is rarely accorded to women. Currently, there are only 3 women out of 330 elected councillors. What strategies can Nagaad apply to help women gain the support of the clan and be endorsed for leadership positions?

I am interested to know what factors best explain the rise of women in parliaments in Sub-Saharan Africa?

What are the factors and challenges impeding political participation of Nigerian women?

I'm a Nigerian lawyer and I am interested in International Law. I have joined IKNOW Politics this year to learn more about issues related to women, human rights, international humanitarian law, and international law.

I've always been interested in what is happening in the Middle East region, especially in post-conflict developments. I was wondering if you could let me know where to find articles and resources on developments in the Middle East.

Thank you,

Jumoke.

How many women hold ministerial postions in Africa and the Middle East (by country)?