Narratives of Triumph and Loss explores the successes, challenges and controversies of women‘s post-conflict political leadership. Through interviews with wom

Women burst onto the political scene in Africa after the 1990s, claiming more than one third of the parliamentary seats in countries like Angola, Mozambique, So

Working together across religious, ethnic, and class divisions, African women are helping to formulate legislation and foster democracies more inclusive of wome

"Focuses on women in elected or appointed national government positions. An extensive analysis of the progress made by women leaders in each individual country,

Despite recent advances in important aspects of the lives of girls and women, pervasive challenges remain. These challenges reflect widespread deprivations and