This seminar will introduce WFD’s trauma-informed, cyclical risk assessment framework designed to help political institutions reflect on and address systemic risks that perpetuate violence against women in politics (VAWP). The event will feature a keynote, methodology presentation, and a high-level panel discussion with regional stakeholders.

Join us for an engaging conversation exploring the merits, requirements, and challenges of conducting Post-Legislative Scrutiny (PLS) by sub-national parliaments and assemblies.

As regional governments increasingly shoulder critical legislative responsibilities, the ability to evaluate whether laws are achieving their intended outcomes has never been more important. Due to its proximity to citizens, PLS at the sub-national level allows for richer data collection and engagement with civil society and stakeholders.

This PLS Clinic brings together expert voices from sub-national legislatures in Kenya, Nigeria, Nepal, and Australia.

The panel will explore how PLS enables sub-national assemblies to verify whether legislation, often designed centrally or nationally, fits regional needs and has the intended impact on diverse communities. They will share practical insights into institutional requirements and resources.

Join us on Friday, 14 March 2025, for an inter-active webinar, organised by the Global Community of Practice on PLS in cooperation with the Parliament of South Africa, Chamber of Deputies of Chile and the University of London, on gender-sensitive impact assessments of legislation.

The Electoral Integrity Project and WFD are pleased to announce a significant three-day online workshop examining electoral reform and democratic practices globally.