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It is our responsibility to reimagine the political system designed around men and gendered ideas of leadership, argues WFD's Cecillia Makonyola. If we cannot imagine it, we will never have a system that values women’s labour in all its forms. Beginning on International Women’s Day, let's reimagine politics as it should be; the work of women.
This report focuses on women’s motivation to seek, and their preparation for, political leadership roles.
Report |
December 2024–June 2025
WFD is seeking a skilled and creative partner to produce video documentation that highlights the achievements and impact of the Political Inclusion Fellowship program.
WFD is seeking a skilled and creative partner to produce video documentation that highlights the achievements and impact of the Political Inclusion Fellowship program.
The recent 2022 General Elections in Malaysia saw a backsliding in women’s political leadership (WPL). This social media pack contains concise information on women's political leadership in Malaysia surrounding the 15th General Elections, in the form of ready-to-use English and Malay social media posts.
Make a change; call for greater representation!
Make a change; call for greater representation!
Malaysia | Briefing |
The declamatory pursuit of gender equality in Bosnia and Herzegovina's constitution and legal system is evident, yet the inequality between men and women persists in all spheres of society. Women are under-represented in political life, particularly in high-ranking positions and elected offices.
The purpose of this brief is to serve as a tool for monitoring and driving the future strategies of political parties in North Macedonia in the direction of greater participation of women in politics. It is available for download in English, Macedonian, and Albanian.
North Macedonia | Briefing |
Women’s political leadership improves societies around the world. Despite this, women face multiple barriers in politics, including violence.
The study aims to shed light on the prevailing situation and offer insights and a deeper understanding of violence in politics within Montenegrin society.
Montenegro | Study |
What skills and qualities do parliamentarians need to be able to promote inclusive change? WFD’s new research by Dr Victoria Hasson and Dr Rebecca Gordon identified five key skills and three qualities which are utilised by parliamentarians to achieve it.
Study |
The primary goal of the workshop was to enhance the Women's Club engagement in creating a forthcoming action plan designed to empower women in Montenegro’s political landscape.
New research from Westminster Foundation for Democracy sheds light on women’s motivations for getting into formal politics: many women emphasise a desire to make a positive difference to the world. What is more, their decisions to embark on a career in politics are also shaped by exposure to political issues, as well as their experiences. Armed with this knowledge, political parties and policymakers need to provide support in five key areas to ensure that more women are able to choose the path of political leadership.
On 19-20 March, UK political parties – Conservatives, DUP, Green Party, Liberal Democrats, Labour, Plaid Cymru and SNP – in partnership with WFD, will convene legislators and activists from 20 countries for a two-day conference in London to identify practical means to address violence against women in politics.
This analysis shows the gap between the commitments for gender equality made by the political parties in North Macedonia and their actual practices.
North Macedonia | Study |
Very little of the security and stability we strive for can be achieved without women’s equal and unapologetic participation. That’s why we need to help make sure girls in school can become women in politics. It’s 2022 – time to start making it happen.