This brief highlights the presence of policies of gender equality in political life in Bosnia and Herzegovina, from support for women candidates, through appointments to the representation of women in governmental bodies after the 2022 General Election and to visible and invisible obstacles during their term of office.

The study provides evidence that violence targeting women politicians is driven by gender: leveraging 12 years of data on attacks against Italian politicians, the paper shows that marginally elected women mayors, similar in all respects to their men colleagues, are attacked three times more. 

This publication presents the findings of a national survey on violence against women in politics in Georgia, gathering the experiences of women in politics in Georgia.

This brief provides a short description of the UN Women project “Women’s Increased Leadership for Democracy in Georgia”.

This statistical brief presents key findings on women's and men’s representation in decision-making positions in the security sector of the European Union (EU).

This report aims to highlight UNDP's support to women's political participation across the globe. The mapping and analysis covers key action areas like electoral assistance; parliamentary strengthening; civic engagement and women’s participation in the public administration.

This report highlights achievements of the Dialogue in its aim to realize the potential of women in strengthening peace, prosperity and sustainable development in the Central Asian countries, and reflects on the activities held under the Chairpersonship of Turkmenistan in 2022.

This case study analyzes the intersection of gender, technology and the erosion of democracy in India. It focuses on the dynamics, goals and modus operandi of gendered disinformation campaigns targeting women in politics and how they play into efforts to undermine democracy, women’s rights and multiculturalism in India.

These Guidelines on Ethical and Professional Media Election Reporting in Albania are designed to help Albanian journalists cover national and local elections through non-biased means.

This brief highlights the gender gaps in the composition of EU political assemblies and executive bodies.

This handbook builds on the first edition to help inform participating States — their election management bodies, political parties, voters, candidates, media, and civil society — about OSCE commitments and other international and regional standards and good practices for women’s electoral participation.

This case study analyzes the intersection of gender, technology and democracy in Hungary. It focuses on the dynamics, goals and modus operandi of gendered disinformation campaigns that target women in politics, and how they play into efforts to undermine democracy, women’s rights and liberal values. 

This report delves into the mechanisms, legal and otherwise, for political funding in Albania and their impact on women’s representation. The report concludes with a set of recommendations needed to support women’s representation in politics and transparency of political financing.

In the report two key questions are answered regarding gender equality and gender mainstreaming within the government in North Macedonia: (i) what are the current processes, procedures, and practices for gender mainstreaming in the Government and national institutions, and (ii) what are the capacities of the national institutional gender machinery at the central level.

This guide was developed to raise awareness on the importance of using gender-sensitive communication, challenging unconscious assumptions about gender roles, and reducing the barriers women face when entering public spaces. 

The brochure gives an overview of the purpose and objectives of the Gender Equality Seal, while the main focus is on the crucial stages of the realization of the certification process in public institutions, the application of the innovative methodology, standards, and success indicators of the Gender Equality Seal.