#IWD2024: Join tomorrow at 8.30 EST for a live discussion on the obstacles facing women's political participation as well as on how to enhance gender equality in democratic governance. Speakers:
• Congresswoman Dina Titus, Member of the United States’ House of Representatives; Ranking Member of the House Democracy Partnership
• Evin Incir, Member of the European Parliament; co-rapporteur on the EU directive on combating violence against women and domestic violence
• Mercy Chriesty Barends, Member of the House of Representatives of the Republic of Indonesia; Chair of ASEAN Parliamentarians for Human Rights
• Neema Lugangira, Member of the National Assembly of Tanzania; Chair of the African Parliamentary Network on Internet Governance.
Almost half of the world's population will this year head to the polls in elections in at least 64 countries, in addition to the European Parliament elections. Despite accounting for over half of society, women continue to hold only 26.5% of parliamentary seats.
Join us for a live discussion on the obstacles facing women's participation in politics as well as on how to enhance gender equality in democratic governance. The event will be opened by Sanna Lepola, Director-General for Parliamentary Democracy Partnerships
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