Publications

A feminist approach to strengthening global democracy

Canada’s international assistance policy fails to transform the democratic institutions that sustain the oppression and exclusion of...

The exclusion of women in Myanmar politics helped fuel the military coup

On Feb. 1, 2021, Myanmar’s military seized power. While a dramatic event, the coup was a continuation of old power structures. Myanmar’s...

Women in Politics, Part 2: Moving Forward — Supporting Gender-Inclusive Political Participation

Supporting women’s public participation and political inclusion should be a critical objective of Canada’s contribution to international...

Inclusive Electoral Processes: A Guide for Electoral Management Bodies on Promoting Gender Equality

This publication, jointly produced by UNDP and UN Women, focuses attention on the role of electoral management bodies (EMBs) in...

Crowded Out by “Big Man” Politics, Kenyan Women Still Struggle in 2017 Elections

For all its progressive constitution, high-tech society, and exc

Women in Politics, Part 1: Women, Inclusive Political Participation, and Canadian International...

The Canadian government’s review of the International Development Assistance policy and funding framework is noteworthy in its ambition...