Author: Karen A.

The Hurdles of Women in Ghanaian Politics: Insights from Joyce Bawah Mogtari Joyce Bawah Mogtari, a Presidential Advisor and member of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), has brought to light critical issues surrounding the challenges women encounter in Ghana’s political landscape. During her appearance on JoyFM’s Super Morning Show, she discussed findings from a recent report focusing on the abuse faced by women in politics. Significant Challenges Mogtari highlighted the high levels of abuse that female politicians endure, noting that this unfortunate reality significantly complicates their participation in politics. She articulated, “We go through a lot, very challenging circumstances,” emphasizing…

Rising Cyberbullying and Smear Campaigns Ahead of Jahangirnagar University Elections As Jahangirnagar University gears up for its Central Students’ Union (JUCSU) elections, scheduled for September 11—its first in 33 years—serious concerns have emerged surrounding cyberbullying and smear campaigns targeting candidates, particularly women. The Emergence of Smear Campaigns In light of the absence of clear guidelines for online campaigning, at least 15 Facebook pages and groups have recently heightened their activity, allegedly engaging in smear campaigns against various candidates. Some of the implicated pages include JU Update, JU Family, and JU Crush & Confession. Candidates from political organizations such as the…

Nigel Farage’s Plans to Address Small Boat Crossings Detention and Deportation Strategy At a recent news conference in Oxford, Nigel Farage, leader of Reform UK, unveiled a controversial strategy aimed at curbing illegal crossings of small boats in the English Channel. Under Farage’s proposal, all women and children arriving via this route would be detained and subsequently deported. Public Concerns and Political Context Farage argued that the ongoing small boat crisis is generating significant public discontent and poses a “genuine threat to public order.” He believes that addressing this issue decisively is imperative to restore faith in governance. “The only…

Child Protection Organizations Urge Government to Address Child Sexual Abuse in New VAWG Strategy By Mollie Malone, Sky Correspondent In a significant move, ten prominent child protection organizations have reached out to the Home Secretary, voicing their alarm over the exclusion of child sexual abuse from the government’s forthcoming strategy aimed at tackling violence against women and girls (VAWG). Concerns Raised by Leading Organizations Among the signatories of the letter are well-known groups such as the NSPCC, Barnardo’s, and The Internet Watch Foundation. They emphasize that violence against women and girls and child sexual abuse are deeply intertwined issues. The…

Current Milestones in Women’s Rights and Democratic Challenges The pursuit of equality continues to evolve in America. This article provides an informative report on the latest developments and sentiments surrounding women’s rights, healthcare, and broader democratic issues. Key Quotes Highlighting Challenges “What is happening in the state of Texas is not just a test for the rights of Texans, but one for the rights of everyone who wishes to live in a democracy in this nation. Thousands of Texans have testified against…the hastily drawn redistricting maps.” — Skye L. Perryman, President and CEO of Democracy Forward. “Texas Republican state leaders…

Gender Inequality in Political Representation Highlighted at Shadow Parliament TBS Report 23 August, 2025, 05:15 pm | Last modified: 23 August, 2025, 05:17 pm Rasheda speaking at a shadow parliament on women’s empowerment and reserved seats on 23 Aug. Photo: Collected Concerns Over Women’s Representation During a recent shadow parliament focused on women’s empowerment, former adviser Rasheda K Chowdhury expressed strong disapproval of the National Consensus Commission’s formation, citing the absence of women representatives as a critical oversight. She remarked, “Forming the National Consensus Commission without women’s representation is an insult and a sign that their issues are being ignored.”…

Liberal Party’s Appeal to Women Voters: A Historical Analysis and Future Strategies During a recent conference in Brisbane, Opposition Leader Sussan Ley emphasized the need for the Liberal National Party (LNP) to modernize and broaden its appeal, aiming to reconnect with disillusioned voters following significant electoral losses. This repeated call to action, while resonating with some party members, seems insufficient to address deeper systemic issues within the party. Historical Context: The Liberal Party’s Early Days A new academic paper by Blair Williams of Monash University’s School of Social Sciences investigates the Liberal Party’s evolving relationship with female voters. Initially, under…

Ducsu Elections 2025: A Transformative Shift in Student Politics Published on: 23 August 2025 Last modified: 23 August 2025 The Dhaka University Central Students’ Union (Ducsu) elections are set to take place on 9 September 2025, marking a pivotal moment as it becomes the first election in 35 years to be perceived as a truly participatory endeavor. This is in stark contrast to the previous election in 2019, which was mired in controversy and largely dominated by the now-banned Chhatra League, except for a few contested positions. A Historic Context The last election of comparable significance occurred in June 1990,…

African Democratic Congress Sets Focus on Youth and Women The African Democratic Congress (ADC) recently announced its commitment to prioritizing youth and women by allocating 50% of all elective and appointive positions to these groups. Rauf Aregbesola, the party’s national secretary, emphasized this initiative during a gathering in Lagos, where members from various political parties, including the PDP and Labour Party, officially joined ADC. Emphasis on Inclusivity in Leadership During his address titled “When Good People Unite, Nigerians Win,” Aregbesola, a former governor of Osun State, described ADC as a party dedicated to empowering the youth. He stated, “ADC constitution…

Shifting Political Landscape: Gender Divides Among Young Voters in the UK Recent analyses reveal a growing political divide between young men and women in the UK, with significant implications for future elections. Current Voting Trends Polling data indicates distinct voting patterns among youth, particularly highlighting a divergence between genders. A 2025 Focaldata survey showed that 20% of young women identify as left-wing, compared to only 13% of young men. In the 2024 general election, support for Reform UK or the Conservative Party was at 12% among women aged 18 to 24, whereas it rose to 22% for men in the…