South Africa: Disappointing findings in the 2014 Gender and Elections report

Johannesburg, 29 August: This past Monday, Colleen Lowe Morna, Gender Links CEO presented the findings of the 2014 South African Gender and National Elections report at the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC).This valuable and revealing report analyses not only the participation and representation of women in elections and political decision making positions but also to what degree and in what light the South African media represent women during elections as well as women politicians.Lowe Mona reveals and analyses the declines in women’s representation in political decision making following the 2014 elections and sheds light on the importance of political will and special measures to ensure women’s equal representation in government.

Click here to hear some of the presentation and key findings.

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