Women and Politics - Udada na Siasa

France, Germany and Kenya, all three countries will be holding (or have already held) General Elections in 2017. This French-German project explores and compares the challenges encountered by women in decision making and political processes in the three countries. Can a level playing ground for political participation across gender lines be achieved through affirmative action and women empowerment? Do women voters vote for women leaders? What role can the media play in challenging stereotypical narratives and giving coverage to success stories? Can minority women join politics and be elected at national level? Should the focus be solely on women – aren’t the men and patriarchal structures the problem? How can and must men change to give up political privilege?

Admission to all events is free.