As we approach International Women’s Day under the theme “Invest in women: Accelerate progress,” we should consider the importance of investing in role models not only for girls but also for boys in promoting and implementing gender equality. While empowering girls with strong female role models is essential, it’s equally vital to ensure that boys […]
In December 2018, the Constitutional Court of Slovenia ruled unconstitutional legislative provisions determining the size of electoral districts. Since the number of voters differs from one district to another, the court determined that the votes of those in smaller districts counted for more than those in larger districts. As Slovenian politicians debate changing the election […]
When I heard that this year’s theme for the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women is “Hear Me Too,” I remembered a time, not so long ago when publicly speaking about gender-based violence was discouraged and even ridiculed. In 1982 a Canadian Member of Parliament stood in the House of Commons to […]
By Carlo Binda, BCI’s co-founder and Managing Director I am the son of a mother, the brother of a sister, the husband of a wife, the father of a daughter, and a partner in the global struggle for gender rights. The women in my life are my heroes They have helped me in forming my […]
October 11, 2017 was International Day of the Girl Child. This year’s theme was ‘EmPOWER Girls: Before, during and after crises.’ According to the United Nations, adolescent girls in conflict zones are 90 percent more likely to be out of school compared to their peers in conflict-free countries. We know, from experience, that although women often make […]
October 11, 2017 was International Day of the Girl Child. This year’s theme was ‘EmPOWER Girls: Before, during and after crises.’ According to the United Nations, adolescent girls in conflict zones are 90 percent more likely to be out of school compared to their peers in conflict-free countries. We know, from experience, that although women often make […]
October 11, 2017 was International Day of the Girl Child. This year’s theme was ‘EmPOWER Girls: Before, during and after crises.’ According to the United Nations, adolescent girls in conflict zones are 90 percent more likely to be out of school compared to their peers in conflict-free countries. We know, from experience, that although women often make […]
October 11, 2017 was International Day of the Girl Child. This year’s theme was ‘EmPOWER Girls: Before, during and after crises.’ According to the United Nations, adolescent girls in conflict zones are 90 percent more likely to be out of school compared to their peers in conflict-free countries. We know, from experience, that although women often […]
The BCI Team has been busy and working on inspiring activities with amazing people. Here’s what we’ve been up to… Carlo and Francesca travelled to Papua New Guinea (PNG) in June to support programs of the National Democratic Institute (NDI). In PNG, we worked with political parties, civil society and religious leaders towards mitigating election-related violence […]
Guest blog by Shannon O’Connell. An edited version of this article on gender equality in political parties appears in an upcoming publication of the National Democratic Institute for International Affairs on 21st Century political parties. Gender equality. It’s a phrase that has influenced much of the political debate in recent years, and it’s an important […]