Results for: Gender Representation

Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s third-term cabinet has inducted seven women ministers, including two cabinet-level positions. Notable additions include former Union Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and Apna Dal MP Anupriya Patel. Six women ministers from the previous cabinet were not reappointed. This marks a slight decrease in the number of women lawmakers in the Lok Sabha, with 74 securing seats in this election compared to 78 in 2019. The expanded cabinet also includes 12 members from the Upper House and 58 newly-elected MPs from the Lok Sabha.

Mexico’s historic election on Sunday presents a pivotal moment for the nation, where significant gender representation is a major focus amidst democratic challenges and the looming threat of cartel violence. For the first time, Mexico stands poised to elect its first female president, marking a transformative step against the backdrop of the country’s persistent “macho” culture.