Moldova re-elects President Maia Sandu 🎉 Her party secured a parliamentary majority — and with 40% women in parliament, the country shows the power of quotas to transform representation. The next step: breaking down cultural barriers to parity. #RepresentationMatters

Only 7.2% of Congress are moms of minor kids — and most states don’t have a single one. This research from our partners at Vote Mama Foundation shows how urgent it is to break down barriers + support moms in office. 💜 Read the full report: https://bit.ly/4gMDbM4 #GenderParity #MomsInOffice

Last week was pure joy! 💜 Our team gathered in person for the first time in a while — laughing, reflecting, and recharging for the work ahead. It reminded us how powerful it is to be in the same room with people you admire, especially when filled with women determined to build a stronger democracy.

We couldn’t agree more: the fight for equality is never finished. Every voice matters. Together, we can carry the torch from Beijing 1995 forward — ensuring progress for the next thirty years and beyond. 💜 #Beijing30 #GenderParity

🚨 History in the making: 40 women have already announced campaigns for governor in 2026 — a record-setting moment. 📊 Momentum is powerful, but systems reforms are what make progress stick. 🎥 Watch more: https://bit.ly/45VkQc5 #WomenInPolitics #RepresentationMatters

From the desk of Cynthia Richie Terrell: this week’s Weekend Reading ✨ As UNGA 80 opens, we’re looking abroad for lessons on women’s leadership. 🌍 Read more ➡️ https://bit.ly/4mtj6Ma #WeekendReading #UNGA80 #WomenInPolitics #RepresentationMatters

📣 Early voting begins in Virginia tomorrow. The state could make history by electing its first woman governor — and the nation’s first Black woman governor. Nationwide, 40 women are already running for governor in 2026. Each candidacy shifts norms + policy. Learn more: https://bit.ly/4m8BKsu

📊 Haven’t read the full #2025GenderParityIndex yet? No problem — here are some highlights: 🔎 Explore your state’s score: https://bit.ly/4mqLz6a #RepresentationMatters #WomenInLeadership

There’s an election reform that does more than save money & boost turnout — it also expands opportunities for women to run & win. Ranked choice voting is reshaping democracy across the U.S. 🎬 Watch Majority Rules: majorityrulesfilm.com #WomenInPolitics #DemocracyReform

At #NetrootsNation2025, Michelle Whittaker — ED of @rcvformaryland & Board Chair of @RepresentWomen — made it clear: our democracy needs #RankedChoiceVoting & #ProportionalRepresentation. 📺 Watch her remarks: https://bit.ly/3V4r7vV #RepresentationMatters #WomenInPolitics

The #WeekendReading is now online! This week's edition covers: 🟣New York City's RCV elections on Tuesday 🟣 Recapping RepresentWomen's Braver Together event in Ohio 🟣Virginia's history-making primaries 🟣Special elections in St. Paul, Minnesota Read it ⬇️ www.representwomen.org/weekend_read...

Fresh off the New York City primary, Eleanor's Legacy presented on how women can tell their stories and prepare for running for office! This informational training shares tips on building community relationships, identifying what office to run for, and learning about your local political landscape.

Tomorrow (June 26) is a webinar with the Women's Power Collaborative and Eleanor's Legacy! Join us from 1-2 p.m. EST to learn more about their work preparing women to run for office, building a personal brand, growing your network, and understanding what it takes to lead in public office.

Women have more opportunities to run & win in ranked choice elections, like the historic 2021 election of 31 women to the New York City Council. As New Yorkers vote today, they are benefiting from increased collaboration between campaigns, better candidates & more options to make their voices heard!

New York City's primary election is today (June 24)! In addition to the mayoral race, all 51 seats in the City Council are up for election too! Our 2022 case study shows the positive impact ranked choice voting has made on women's representation in city council and mayoral candidates.

Last week, @cynthiarterrell.bsky.social met with Linda Robinson, Senior Fellow for Women and Foreign Policy at @cfr.org, to discuss trends in women's representation and political leadership around the globe! Watch their full conversation: www.youtube.com/live/6J_U6aa...

The #WeekendReading is now live! Some of the topics covered this week include: 🗳️ New Jersey's gubernatorial primary results 🟣 Budget cuts for resources supporting survivors of domestic violence 🏛️ Women expanding the field for Maine's 2026 governor race Read it in @msmagazine.com!

The Women's Power Collaborative is an online networking, strategizing, and resource-sharing hub that connects groups building a pipeline of women candidates with advocates working on systems strategies that remove barriers and create the ecosystem necessary for their success. Join today!

On this day in 1963, the Equal Pay Act was signed into law. RepresentWomen celebrates this milestone because it's another great example of how crucial system-level reforms are in advancing gender equality.

The #WeekendReading in @msmagazine.com is live! Topics covered this week include: 🎙️ Digital Media Manager Ria's interview with Isabel Guzman, the 27th SBA Administrator @globalsitroom.bsky.social 🏳️‍🌈 Out for America's latest data on the number of LGBTQ+ legislators 🗽 NYC's upcoming RCV elections

Breaking Barriers for Black Women Candidates identifies actionable avenues for change to expand opportunities for Black women in politics, including public financing programs, ranked choice voting, proportional representation, and early investments by political parties. Read the full report ⬇️

Happy Friday! 🎉 This week’s #WeekendReading highlights major wins for women in politics—from Australia’s majority-women cabinet to big moves in VA, NJ, NYC & beyond. Plus, celebrating the birthdays of brilliant women leaders! 🗳️🌍👩‍⚕️ Read in @MsMagazine.com! msmagazine.com/2025/05/30/w...

Sign up for Hurdles & Horizons: Amplifying Visibility for Asian American Women will be a powerful conversation on race and gender, the critical role of intersectionality, and how the unique experiences of Asian American women shape the ongoing pursuit of a more representative U.S. democracy.

Happening tomorrow! Hurdles & Horizons: Amplifying Visibility for Asian American Women will be a powerful conversation on race and gender, the critical role of intersectionality, and how the unique experiences of Asian American women shape the ongoing pursuit of a more representative U.S. democracy.

It's time for the #WeekendReading! This week covers Mayor-elect Barbara Lee's win in Oakland, the growing number of women running for governor in 2025, the Reykjavík 2024-2025 Index for Leadership, updates on the Take It Down Act from the 19th, and the results of Australia and Portugal's elections.

Join the Women's Power Collaborative, professional counselor Judy Cantwell, and Executive Director of Her Term Han Pham for a lunch and learn tomorrow (April 24)! This is a great opportunity to discuss proven strategies & techniques supporting the mental health & wellness of women candidates.

🇨🇦 Canada heads to the polls on April 28! In RepresentWomen’s latest North America brief, author Fatma Tawfik explores the impact of voting system design on women's political representation in Canada. www.representwomen.org/country_brie... #GenderParity #ElectoralReform

#Onthisday in 1977, a bipartisan group of Congresswomen came together to address spousal abuse, and the Congressional Caucus for Women’s Issues (CCWI) was born.

Our friends at @fairvote.bsky.social, @pid-us.bsky.social, @representwomen.bsky.social, and RepresentUs are out with a new report on recommended practices for states that want to use #TopFour or #FinalFive voting! Check it out here 👇 fairvote.org/report/top-f...

Our #WeekendReading highlights ✨ @katmabu.bsky.social and Deja Foxx's bid for Congress 📈 Women outperforming in battleground races 🖥️ Women in power impacted by online harassment 💬 Modeling transparency regarding mental health Read it in @msmagazine.com

🇨🇦 Canada is holding elections on April 28th. RepresentWomen's latest brief on North America, authored by Fatma Tawfik, explores women's representation and the electoral systems used in Canada. Read the brief here: www.representwomen.org/country_brie... #ElectoralReform #GenderParity

Sustaining Strength: Prioritizing Wellness and Mental Health for Women Candidates is April 24! Join the Women's Power Collaborative, Han Pham, and Judy Cantwell, for a lunch and learn highlighting wellness initiatives for women candidates. RSVP: us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

Our Breaking Barriers for Black Women Candidates series gathered eight elected officials, advocates, and thought leaders to discuss their unique experiences and the barriers Black women face in running for office and winning their elections. youtu.be/PtZGvPkEqpY?...

ICYMI: Our North America Country Brief delves into the electoral reforms that shape women’s political power in Canada, Mexico, and the United States. 📖 Read the full brief authored by Fatma Tawfik: representwomen.app.box.com/s/vwp3omqgpa... #ElectoralReform #GenderParity #RepresentationMatters

This week's #WeekendReading is here! This week's edition celebrates Delores Huerta, explores the impact of pink tariffs on women, explains the need for proxy voting in Congress, and more. Check it out! msmagazine.com/2025/04/11/w...

Stay up-to-date with RepresentWomen by signing up for The RW Report! This monthly newsletter shares updates from staff, research releases, upcoming webinars, and so much more. www.representwomen.org/mailing_list

🥳 Celebrate our Executive Director, Cynthia Richie Terrell’s birthday as she continues to amplify the need for a healthy and representative democracy! Invest in equality by visiting www.representwomen.org/donate and support the movement she holds most dear to her heart. #HappyBirthday

This week's #WeekendReading is here in @msmagazine.com! This week's column covers the push for proxy voting in Congress, @crawfordforwi.bsky.social's landmark victory in Wisconsin, the impact of the SAVE Act on women, and more. Check it out here ➡️ msmagazine.com/2025/04/04/w...

Women leaders are having insightful conversations and holding hope for a healthy, representative democracy. Read Digital Media Manager Ria Deshmukh's and Communications Manager Arianna Conte's op-ed in @msmagazine.com for a recap of this timely summit. msmagazine.com/2025/03/25/f...

Want more women to run for state legislature? PAY THEM FAIRLY! 🙇‍♀️💵 “Systems-wide solutions like compensation commissions can eliminate the perennial pay problem [for legislators] and enable women to serve in office sustainably.” democracynotesperspe...

ICYMI: @representwomen.bsky.social's 2024 #GenderParityIndex reports the US is over halfway to parity. Read the report and see how they recommend #RCV! www.representwomen.org/report_2024_....

🎉 Kicking off a month-long celebration of our amazing Executive Director, @cynthiarterrell.bsky.social Her dedication to women’s representation & strengthening democracy is truly inspiring. Let’s honor Cynthia & support women in politics! 💪✨ 🔗 representwomen.org/donate #CelebrateCynthia

Read this week’s column from @cynthiarterrell.bsky.social on @msmagazine.com for updates on women candidates & women’s representation! Plus see what notable #WomenLeaders are celebrating birthdays & milestones this week!

Enjoyed talking with @representwomen.bsky.social today about Claudia Sheinbaum's first 100 days (even though it was a while ago). You'll have to wait for the full interview to hear why I think Sheinbaum's newfound status as 'Trump Whisperer' is absolutely a gender story.

Happy birthday to legendary civil & women’s rights advocate Dr Dorothy Height who was born in 1912 & whose portrait is among @representwomen.bsky.social’s gallery of women leaders!

Celebrate #WomensHistoryMonth with the Women's Power Collaborative's #DSS After Hours Debrief! Connect with other attendees of the #2025DemocracySolutionsSummit, ask questions, and continue the conversation on March 25 from 4 to 5 EST. Register today! us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

In one of her most notable books, Sister Outsider, Audre Lorde writes, "I am not free while any woman is unfree, even when her shackles are very different from my own." RepresentWomen remembers these words as we continue to fight for women's representation around the globe. #WomensMonth

Check out the agenda for @representwomen.bsky.social’s #DemocracySolutionsSummit Tuesday, March 4th thru Thursday, March 6th from 3-5pm & click here to register to join this important conversation: us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

Join @representwomen.bsky.social’s virtual #DemocracySolutionsSummit this week: us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

The @representwomen.bsky.social Democracy Solutions Summit is a fantastic combination of elevating ideas, analyzing problems & uplifting women's leadership. It's taking place over 3 afternoons virtually this week, with the leadership of my amazing wife @cynthiarterrell.bsky.social - take a look!