A tapestry of progress and challenges: Women’s political participation in Europe and Central Asia

Despite commendable efforts over the past decade, the region struggles with the lowest gender parity in political empowerment. While North Macedonia, Belarus and Moldova’s remarkable surge in women’s representation offers hope, disparities still predominant in the region serve as stark reminders of the enduring obstacles women face in attaining political power.

Deep-seated barriers

The barriers hindering women’s political participation aren’t mere statistics; they are deeply ingrained societal norms and stereotypes which fuel…