Before Pakistan held its general elections in February 2024, WLP’s partner Aurat Foundation coordinated several activities to promote a fair process including the presentation to the media of a Charter of Demands for gender equity in elections.
Ayesha Imam, founder and former executive director of WLP Nigeria/BAOBAB for Women's Human Rights, discusses women's participation in government and politics, and barriers that must be overcome for them to do so.
The Convention on the Political Rights of Women (CPRW) was adopted by the United Nations General Assembly in 1953. The convention establishes equal political rights for men and women and commits member states to eliminate gender discrimination and aligns with the UN Charter and the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, which affirm the right of all individuals to participate in public and political life.
The Convention on the Political Rights of Women (CPRW) was adopted by the United Nations General Assembly in 1953. The convention establishes equal political rights for men and women and commits member states to eliminate gender discrimination and aligns with the UN Charter and the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, which affirm the right of all individuals to participate in public and political life.
