UN Women’s latest report, Women Political Leaders 2025, reveals a troubling trend: women’s representation in top political leadership is not just stalled—it’s moving backward. The continued scarcity of women serving as Heads of State or Government, as well as in critical ministerial positions, underscores deep-rooted barriers and a shaky, inconsistent commitment to achieving gender equality in political power structures.

The decline in representation is unfolding against a backdrop of global backlash against women’s rights, compounded by widespread violence targeting women in politics both online and offline. This violence, spanning physical spaces and digital platforms alike, deters many women from entering or continuing careers in political leadership, undermining gender equality in representation.

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