When women take part in politics, the whole of society benefits.

That is the main finding of our brand new report with @GIWLkings.

Find the report at https://www.wfd.org/2020/07/29/women-political-leaders-key-to-more-equal-and-caring-societies-new-report-shows/.
Our landmark report with @GIWLkings on women political leaders is based on an analysis of over 500 studies on impacts of women leaders in politics and public life.

Here are five of its key findings:

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1⃣ Women policy makers prioritise issues that benefit the most vulnerable in society, such as:

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👐welfare
📚education

As such, more women leaders seem to make for more equal and caring societies;
2⃣ On average, women work harder than men to represent their constituencies, which is linked to a stronger sense among voters that government is responsive to their needs;
3⃣ Increased representation of women in elected office is associated with counteracting corruption and focusing resources on the quality and consistency of public service delivery;
4⃣ States where women hold more political power are *less likely to go to war* and *less likely to commit human rights abuses*;
5⃣ Women bring collaborative and inclusive leadership styles into political environments that are often characterised by division and one-upmanship.
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