NO. 319
There's a strong, negative and statistically significant relationship between the proportion of women in a country’s legislature and the level of corruption. —World Bank
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Greater representation of women in political leadership is linked to numerous societal benefits, including reduced corruption, warfare, human rights violations, and CO2 emissions. It also correlates with improved public service delivery, increased funding for vulnerable communities, and enhanced overall societal well-being.
No. 150
When women are well represented in governing bodies, the overall quality of governance tends to rise + levels of corruption tend to sink. — UN
Women Are the Key to Israel’s Coalition Government
The new coalition government boasts a record number of female ministers.
Biden Nominated as Many Minority Women to be Judges in Four Months as Trump had Confirmed in Four Years
President Biden and the Dem-led Senate have moved quickly to boost minority and female representation on the federal courts following Trump’s four-year push to remake the judiciary White + male.
Mexico's parity push helps Female candidates score big in Elections
On June 6, Mexico elected six female governors — only nine women had been governors since 1953.
Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield on Being the Only Woman in the Room
A profile of Linda Thomas-Greenfield, U.S. ambassador to the U.N., who has argued over her 39-year diplomatic career that educating and empowering women and girls is an investment in peace and security for their nations.
Samoa will be Led by a Female Prime Minister for the First Time in its History
Known to Samoans by her chiefly title of Fiame, the new Prime Minister brings her comapssion for her people to the job.
Are Female Leaders More Successful at Managing the Coronavirus Crisis?
Recently published research provides evidence that countries with female leaders performed better on two significant counts.
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Womxn tend to be better at team work + working with those different from themselves. — Quorum
Study Suggests that a Leader's Gender Plays a Role in Local Government Policymaking
In certain ways the gender of a mayor or county executive plays a role in sustainability policymaking.
UN Says: Fast-track Women’s Participation in Public Life ‘For Everyone's Benefit’
Another ‘Womxn are…but…’ story. We can change that.
Why The Traits Of Female Leadership Are Better Geared For The Global Pandemic
Recently published research provides evidence that countries with female leaders performed better on two significant counts.
Are women leaders really doing better on coronavirus? The data backs it up
We decided to investigate whether this anecdotal perception stands up to more systematic scrutiny.
No. 466
In an analysis of 125+ Countries—corruption is lower in Countries where more womxn are parlimentarians. — Science Daily
Are women better at saving lives?
When a corporation or a country is in full crisis mode, women seem to magically rise to power.