Addressing Barriers & Forging Pathways to Women’s Participation in Politics
Across local, state, and federal politics, Australia continues to struggle to elect women and non-binary candidates of different, cultures and ethnicities, sexuality identities and experiences of disability.
In March 2024, the Global Institute for Women’s Leadership (GIWL) at The Australian National University collaborated with Women for Election (WFE) to explore what is preventing women from greater participation in politics –particularly those from under-represented communities.
Their report identifies 5 key findings, and based on these findings, outlines recommendations for policymakers, parties, the media, and organizations supporting women in politics on how to engage and support more women and gender diverse candidates in their political careers.
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