Women’s Quota in Local Government Authorities Hijacked by Male Chauvinists

[Groundviews] - 03/8/2025

Sri Lanka’s battle for gender equality in politics has once again been marred by systemic barriers and patriarchal attitudes. The latest challenge? A new wave of obstacles facing women candidates in the... The post Women’s Quota in Local Government Authorities Hijacked by Male Chauvinists first (…)



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