by Urvashi Sarkar | Apr 4, 2026 | Gender, Media & Elections, International Politics
More women have entered Parliament and become heads of state across African countries, but some are continuing a legacy of corruption, repression and curtailing women’s rights.
by Urvashi Sarkar | May 18, 2025 | Features, Gender, Media & Elections, International Politics
A mere handful of women are in top positions in politics and government across the world. According to recent data published by the United Nations, just 18 countries have a woman Head of State, and 16 countries have a woman Head of Government. “I think what the world...
by Urvashi Sarkar | Jul 5, 2024 | Features, Gender, Media & Elections, International Politics
By Urvashi Sarkar Sheinbaum will have to carve a niche that separates her from her predecessors–though her actions as mayor of Mexico city during the pandemic prove she is capable of doing so A climate scientist, mayor and Mexico’s-first ever female President. This is...