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Since 2022, WFD’s ASEAN Women’s Political Leadership programme has been working to advance equality in politics and wider society across the ASEAN region (Association of Southeast Asian Nations) by making it easier for politically active women to participate in local, regional and national politics and to become political leaders.
We are looking to secure a number of freelancers and agencies who can deliver a range of different communications services for WFD (e.g. design work, drafting content, copy writing, proof reading, and video editing).
WFD Maldives is seeking the services of a local consultant to draft a cross-party statement on Violence Against Women in Politics (VAWP) in the Maldives
Maldives |
In this blog, WFD's Esther Busiku explores the widespread misconceptions about gender-based violence (GBV) in Uganda, highlighting its many overlooked forms beyond physical abuse. The piece also underscores the urgent need for awareness, cultural change, and action to address GBV as a fundamental human rights issue.
Uganda |
For the last six months, WFD has been working closely with the Gambian Parliament’s select committee on gender to get women’s political representation on the national agenda.
Since the League of Arab States launched the Arab Declaration on Combatting All Forms of Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG) in 2022, the Coalition of Women MPs from Arab countries, supported by WFD, has been working together at a regional level to advocate for its effective implementation and impact.
To support stronger democracy in Kenya, WFD has been working in the East African country since 2009: from implementing parliamentary strengthening programmes that enhance the capacities of the National Assembly, Senate, and County Assemblies for more effective representation, legislation, and oversight; to programmes that promote youth and persons with disabilities’ inclusion and participation in politics.
The British High Commission in Banjul and WFD have officially launched an Environmental Democracy Project, a significant initiative aimed at addressing climate change issues in The Gambia.
Banjul / London – Westminster Foundation for Democracy’s (WFD) Thematic Election Expert Observation Mission (TEEOM) has today issued its Final Report on the 4 December 2021 Presidential Election in The Gambia.
WFD recently hosted the inaugural Africa Liberal Network (ALN) Women’s Leadership Programme (WLP) Alumni Summit in Casablanca, Morocco, bringing together 20 inspiring African women leaders for two days of networking and leadership development.
This document evaluates the integration of gender equality and social inclusion principles into Georgia's environmental protection and climate change policies and legislation. It examines key national strategies, planning documents, and laws to identify gaps and assess how well the current framework addresses the needs of women and marginalized groups.
Georgia | Study |
In response to the protests of the Arab Spring, the King of Morocco introduced a new constitution in 2011. The new constitution strengthens the parliament’s legislative role and establishes the principle of gender equality. Both Houses of Parliament – the House of Councillors (Upper House) and House of Representatives (Lower House) – have developed Strategic Plans, setting out a roadmap to enact their new powers as set out in the constitution. Since 2011, WFD has been working with the Parliament to deliver on these commitments.
The Political Party Transparency Index (PPTI) for 2024 shows that both external and internal factors influence the performance of the political parties in North Macedonia.
North Macedonia | Report |
The analysis recommends that Montenegro should maintain its integrated model of parliamentary budgetary oversight while making key enhancements,
Montenegro | Report |