Women's Political Participation and Leadership: Not Waiting Another Century to Attain Equality

This Learning Digest celebrates International Women’s Day by exploring the challenges women face in achieving political power, participating in peace processes, and overcoming gender-based violence, particularly in the context of violent extremism.

This edition highlights research findings and program evaluations designed to:

• Increase women’s political participation and leadership roles
• Increase women’s participation in peace and security negotiations; and
• Reduce women’s involvement in violent extremism.