The number of women elected to the Lok Sabha has decreased to 73 from 78 in 2019. West Bengal leads the nation with 11 female MPs elected to the Lower House, out of all the women elected to the House nationwide.

India Elections: Slight dip in number of women in Lok Sabha

From rape allegations to sexual misconduct, the Australian parliament is at the centre of a major controversy. What is Scott Morrison's plan to reform this culture? WION's Molly Gambhir tells you.

Gravitas: Sex scandal rocks Australian Parliament

Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison said that he was shocked and disgusted by the latest sex scandal that has hit his government, adding that he wanted more women to join politics.

Australian PM 'disgusted' by sex scandal in govt, wants more women in politics

More than 90% of Americans think the United States could have its first woman president within a decade, a poll has showed, as Vice-President Kamala Harris is increasingly tipped as a favourite for the Democratic Party nomination in 2024.

Madam President? 90% of Americans expect to see a woman at White House by 2030

Even in egalitarian Europe, female politicians must battle gender stereotypes, biased media coverage, and entrenched power.

Opinion: In politics, gender equality can't really come only from numbers