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Through this programme, WFD is proud to have supported women MPs across the MENA region to enhance women’s political leadership, promote pathways for women to enter politics, and strengthen legislation to protect women and girls from violence and discrimination.
At the heart of the programme is our strong partnership with the Coalition of Women MPs from Arab Countries to Combat Violence against Women, which was established in January 2014 with the support of WFD. The Coalition unites women MPs from thirteen countries: Libya, Jordan, Sudan, Lebanon, Egypt, Bahrain, Tunisia, Morocco, Palestine, Iraq, Djibouti, Kuwait and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA). Calling for change at the national and regional level, the Coalition is a network that helps MPs share experience on what works and unite for greater impact.
Working with the Coalition, the programme has been designed to support women parliamentarians in the region to become more effective advocates for the rights of women and girls through increased public debate, development of legislation offering better protection, improved parliamentary oversight, and stronger political leadership of women on a regional and national level.
At the heart of the programme is our strong partnership with the Coalition of Women MPs from Arab Countries to Combat Violence against Women, which was established in January 2014 with the support of WFD. The Coalition unites women MPs from thirteen countries: Libya, Jordan, Sudan, Lebanon, Egypt, Bahrain, Tunisia, Morocco, Palestine, Iraq, Djibouti, Kuwait and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA). Calling for change at the national and regional level, the Coalition is a network that helps MPs share experience on what works and unite for greater impact.
Working with the Coalition, the programme has been designed to support women parliamentarians in the region to become more effective advocates for the rights of women and girls through increased public debate, development of legislation offering better protection, improved parliamentary oversight, and stronger political leadership of women on a regional and national level.
The Zambia Cost of Politics Survey (ZCPS) examines campaign finance in the Zambian 2021 parliamentary election.
Report |
This study applied a conceptual framework that uses a comparative and gendered approach to estimate the cost of politics in Uganda, using a set of pre-identified variables regularly incurred by both candidates seeking political office and elected representatives while in office.
Uganda | Report |
Research shows that when more women are in positions of leadership, society as a whole benefits. For the last six months, WFD has been working closely with the Gambian Parliament’s select committee on gender to get women’s political representation on the national agenda. By working with the committee members on a range of areas such as gender-sensitive budgeting, committee members enhanced their ability to promote legal reforms that will see more women in elected leadership positions.
A recent survey by WFD, Michigan State University (United States), Aarhus University (Denmark) and the Institute for Policy Interaction (Malawi) studied the costs of seeking and holding parliamentary office in Malawi. High costs of politics limits political representation, curtails competition, and spurs corruption. Although the importance of money in politics is well known among Malawian politicians, stakeholders, and political analysts the MCS is the first attempt to quantify and specify the costs of politics in Malawi.
Study |
Through a holistic approach encompassing training, mentorship, and practical experience, WFD's Political Inclusion Fellowship aims to empower emerging leaders in Indonesia with the skills, knowledge, and networks necessary to effect transformative change within their political environments.
Scotland and Malawi have one of the strongest people to people links in the world. This historic partnership and the Scottish National Party’s (SNP) positive experience of women in leadership meant supporting the Parliamentary Women’s Caucus of Malawi through the SNP WFD programme.
The inclusion of women and young people is transforming political culture in Bosnia and Herzegovina and having positive impacts for communities and the environment
This study examines the degree of inclusivity of political parties in Nigeria against the backdrop of perceived unfulfilled potential that responds to women, young people, and persons with disabilities who want to engage in politics.
Nigeria | Report |
Recently, WFD held a women parliamentarians’ forum in Morocco to advocate for the establishment of a parliamentary working group/committee dedicated to equity and parity.
Morocco |
Excluding persons with disabilities (PWDs) from political processes means that their voices are not adequately heard and reflected in policy decisions. In October 2020, WFD commissioned a new research to better understand the challenges which persons with disabilities (PWDs) in political parties face in their daily lives.
Kenya | Report |
Political parties play an important role in democratic development. Therefore, it is essential for parties to promote women in their candidate lists and provide women candidates with appropriate training, support, and funds. In many countries, the adoption of party quotas has increased women’s participation in politics, but this has not sufficed to ensure their meaningful representation and their voice in politics.
Albania | Report |
The Africa Liberal Network (ALN) Women Empowerment Programme is an annual training scheme for women politicians from African liberal parties who are planning to stand for elected office.
Launched in 2019 by the Africa Liberal Network in partnership with the UK Liberal Democrats and Westminster Foundation for Democracy, the programme aims to develop the knowledge and skills to help win candidate nominations and upcoming elections, and ultimately to support and promote women’s participation and influence in politics.
Launched in 2019 by the Africa Liberal Network in partnership with the UK Liberal Democrats and Westminster Foundation for Democracy, the programme aims to develop the knowledge and skills to help win candidate nominations and upcoming elections, and ultimately to support and promote women’s participation and influence in politics.
WFD is working to support women who are at the forefront of the fight for inclusive and accountable democracy in Sudan by helping to ensure that they are as well-equipped as possible to play an active role in formal Sudanese politics.
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