Women and Leadership Around the World

Gender, Citizenship and Governance: Information Portal
The information portal on Gender, citizenship and governance provides a unique entry point to free, full-text electronic publications, e-journals, e-newsletters, e-discussion groups and forums, websites, bibliographic databases, and directories of organizations and projects.

International Knowledge Network of Women in Politics
The International Knowledge Network of Women in Politics (iKNOW Politics) is an online workspace designed to serve the needs of elected officials, candidates, political party leaders and members, researchers, students and other practitioners interested in advancing women in politics. It is a joint project of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), the United Nations Development Fund for Women (UNIFEM), the National Democratic Institute for International Affairs (NDI), the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) and the International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance (International IDEA).

Africa: Peace Agreements Not an Ultimate End to Wars And Internal Conflicts
(All Africa.com - Opinion - 15 April 2009)

To avoid a resurgence of violence, it is necessary to develop and support measures for strengthening the governance, security, justice and socio-economic capacities of a state. The local population has the greatest commitment to building sustainable peace. It is therefore essential to draw on the assets, experiences, and dedication at local level and among all sectors of society. One sector often overlooked and underestimated is women.  

POLITICS: Spotlight on Gender Equality at IPU Meeting in Addis Ababa
(Samotalis - 17 April 2009)

The Inter Parliamentary Union (IPU) started its assembly in the Ethiopian capital on with a debate called by women parliamentarians. "It was a pity that very few men attended the session of women parliamentarians," says Shitaye Minale, deputy speaker of the Ethiopian parliament. "I urge our male colleagues to participate in our future dialogue sessions so that discussions are more interactive and inclusive." For women's rights activists, exposed a conventional mindset, whereby men can be indifferent to discussions on women's issues or with women. "Men are still struggling to think out of the box," observes Nicole Chirac, an activist pushing for equal gender rights.

Worldwide Guide to Women in Leadership

The site contains lists of female Heads of State listed by country, a chronological list of Women in Power from B.C. 3000, female Prime Ministers, Ministers of Finance and Ministers of Defence and Ministers by country, female Chairpersons of Parliament, female Governors, Premiers and local Leaders by country, female Party Leaders for each country, a chronological list of female Presidential Candidates, Ambassadors to the United Nations and first female ambassadors for each country.