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This page is dedicated to sharing key publications to support women in politics and public administration. Here, you'll find a wealth of valuable information and materials to empower and educate individuals about the critical role women play in politics and public administration. 

Explore our curated collection of articles, reports, and tools, designed to foster a deeper understanding of women's political engagement and to inspire positive change towards gender equality in the world of governance and leadership. 

Strenghtening Participation of Local Women Leaders and Grassroots Woman's Organisations in the Local Decision-making Processes
Strenghtening Participation of Local Women Leaders and Grassroots Women's Organisations in the Local Decision-making Processes

Drawing on the primary research conducted in 41 Local Governance Units in Bosnia and Herzegovina, this publication identifies accelerators for strengthening participation of women leaders in the local decision-making processes. 

Published by
UNDP
Negative Impact of Gender Stereotypes and Patriarchal Attitudes on Gender Equality in Uzbekistan
Negative Impact of Gender Stereotypes and Patriarchal Attitudes on Gender Equality in Uzbekistan

This study assesses the gender stereotypes and patriarchal attitudes in the regions of Uzbekistan, to understand their nature, scope and implications, with a view to developing measures to minimize their negative impacts. 

Published by
UNDP
From Catalyst for Freedom to Tool for Repression. Gendered Disinformation and Online Abuse Against Women in Politics in Tunisia
From Catalyst for Freedom to Tool for Repression. Gendered Disinformation and Online Abuse Against Women in Politics in Tunisia

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

Published by
#ShePersisted
"Monetizing Misogyny. Gendered Disinformation and the Undermining of Women’s Rights and Democracy Globally"
Monetizing Misogyny. Gendered Disinformation and the Undermining of Women’s Rights and Democracy Globally

This publication explores how gendered disinformation is weaponized to undermine women’s political participation, and to weaken democratic institutions and human rights. Crucially, it also looks at the responsibilities of digital platforms and outlines the solutions needed to address this problem.

Published by
#ShePersisted
Women in parliament 2022
Women in Parliament 2022

The annual IPU report, Women in Parliament 2022, presents findings based on the 47 countries that held elections in 2022. 

Published by
IPU
Women at the Table: Insights from Lebanese Women in Politics
Women at the Table: Insights from Lebanese Women in Politics

This report presents the findings of in-depth interviews with seven Lebanese women in politics, conducted by UN Women and ESCWA. 

Published by
UN Women, ESCWA
Gender and diversity in the judiciary, North Macedonia
Gender and diversity in the judiciary, North Macedonia

The publication addresses gender and diversity considerations in the justice system, by bringing international perspectives on national understanding of the role of the women in judiciary, and providing relevant data and analysis from a gender and diversity perspective.

Published by
OSCE
Leadership Pathways of Women in Samoa: Research Project, May 2022
Leadership Pathways of Women in Samoa: Research Project, May 2022

The research highlights the barriers that hinder Samoan women’s access to leadership roles across different levels of society and identifies innovative strategies to support women’s access to leadership.

Published by
UN Women
Preventing Violence Against Women in Politics – Benchmarks for Political Parties
Preventing Violence Against Women in Politics – Benchmarks for Political Parties

This paper presents interventions for political parties on how to prevent and address any form of violence against women in politics (VAWIP) in order to strengthen women’s participation and representation in politics and political decision-making. 

Published by
Demo Finland, International IDEA, The Oslo Center, The National Democratic Institute
Addressing Violence against Women in Politics in the OSCE Region: Toolkit
Addressing Violence against Women in Politics in the OSCE Region: Toolkit

This toolkit consolidates existing definitions and compiles examples of promising practices on preventing violence against women in politics from a variety of countries.

Published by
OSCE
Gender Equality in Public Administration: Where are the Women in Environmental and Climate Change Ministries?
Gender Equality in Public Administration: Where are the Women in Environmental and Climate Change Ministries?

This policy brief looks at women's participation in and leadership of environmental protection ministries as well as all ministries tasked officially with each country's response to climate change.

Published by
UNDP, University of Pittsburgh
Women in Service to Georgia
Women in Service to Georgia

This publication presents the profiles of 13 women in the defense sector of Georgia, reflecting on their courage, bravery, struggles and commitments. 

Published by
UN Women
Mandatory Electoral Gender Quotas in Georgia, 2022
Mandatory Electoral Gender Quotas in Georgia, 2022

The research examines the outcomes of public opinion polls undertaken after Georgia introduced mandatory gender quotas in 2020, and examines whether electoral quotas indeed supported women in entering political careers.

Published by
UNDP
Women’s Leadership in the ASEAN Region
Women’s Leadership in the ASEAN Region

The report highlights statistical data from 10 ASEAN countries regarding women's leadership in public and private sectors. 

Published by
UN Women
Women for Women in Public Administration, Mentoring Handbook
Women for Women in Public Administration, Mentoring Handbook

The mentoring handbook aims to support the professional and personal development of women employed in the public sector. 

Published by
OSCE
2022 Parliamentary Elections Monitoring Report – From a Gender Perspective
2022 Parliamentary Elections Monitoring Report – From a Gender Perspective

The report highlights the obstacles and gaps women face and provides details regarding the social, cultural, political and economic obstacles and challenges that restrict their access to Parliament. 

Published by
UNDP, Lebanese Association for Democratic Elections (LADE)