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Kenya aims for at least 5% representation of persons with disabilities (PWDs) in elective and appointive bodies, as mandated by Article 54 (2) of its 2010 Constitution. Despite comprising 2.2% of the population, PWDs face systematic exclusion, particularly in politics where efforts for inclusivity remain limited.
Kenya |
Last year saw the conclusion of phase two of the Global Equality Project, a programme funded by the UK Government’s Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office and delivered jointly by Kaleidoscope Trust and Westminster Foundation for Democracy (WFD). The project focused on fighting discrimination against women and girls, LGBT+ people and other intersectionally disadvantaged groups in a range of countries.
Post-legislative scrutiny clinic: writing a committee's PLS report and advancing its recommendations
Sierra Leone is on a transformative path toward greater transparency, accountability, and citizen participation in parliamentary affairs. WFD plays a key supporting role, actively engaging in efforts to strengthen parliamentary oversight and representation.
WFD organised a two-day policy training in Morocco, empowering youth and civil society for more inclusive parliamentary work.
Morocco |
The analysis “Delayed youth participation – Local elections 2021” looks at the youth representation in the local elections in North Macedonia, held in 2021.
North Macedonia | Report |
Silvia Matallana Villegas - Postdoctoral researcher on Legislative Impact Analysis at the Mexican Senate and the Queretaro State University -
shares her reflections on the Mexican parliament's recent efforts to engage with PLS and what this means for elderly women.
shares her reflections on the Mexican parliament's recent efforts to engage with PLS and what this means for elderly women.
WFD’s research programme is building an evidence base for what works when it comes to strengthening democracy. Our research also aims to improve the quality of the work we and our partners do. We commission new research and test and evaluate WFD programmes and activities. Our research draws on our experience working across parliaments, political parties, civil society and elections.
This policy document is a collaborative advocacy initiative of the Westminster Foundation for Democracy and ENGENDER Consultancy. The report delves into each of the measures presented in the Budget under three distinct themes — inclusive and sustainable economic growth, institutional reforms, and good governance, each of which is framed to restore confidence and combat inequality through social justice.
Malaysia | Report |
In Kenya, WFD's programme is enhancing parliament's role in transparency, accountability, and inclusivity, with notable progress in legislative tracking and public debt oversight amidst implementation challenges.
Kenya |
Westminster Foundation for Democracy (WFD) recently organised a conference to help combat violence against women in politics. Discussions focused on strategies to reduce gender-based violence and promote the involvement of women in the political sphere.
When people are excluded from political power, or if the real concerns of citizens are not addressed, then democracy is not living up to its promise. That is why inclusion is a central part of our work.