Why is decentralisation increasingly common? Does it, or can it, serve gender equality goals? This overview and annotated bibliography defines the concepts of governance, decentralisation and gender, describes various challenges ...more

There is a myth that women are less corrupt than men. Some aid donors have cited statistical evidence that countries with larger numbers of women in politics and in the ...more

Taslima Nasrin, a feminist writer from Bangladesh, rose to prominence in the 1990s. Her prime concern was the condition of women, and she spoke out on issues such as women's ...more

This is the fourth document in a series of briefings for the media from the Panos RELAY programme, which works with Southern print and broadcast journalists to communicate the findings ...more

Messages in the media can pressurise decision-makers to be accountable. Since South Africa's first democratic elections, the media have undergone major transformations. While this process has been uneven, it has ...more