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Awareness

Creating a positive discourse on women’s leadership in South Asian politics requires amplifying their achievements and breaking down stereotypes that limit their participation. By providing visibility, mentorship, and support networks, alongside advocating for gender-inclusive policies like electoral reforms and quotas, we can empower more women to step into leadership roles. Celebrating their successes and building coalitions with civil society ensures a stronger push toward gender equality in politics, fostering a more inclusive and democratic governance across the region.

GaP 101

A free email course on gender and politics in South Asia.

Five years of research, interviews, and documentation distilled into five emails. GaP 101 is for everyone who wants to understand how gender shapes political life in South Asia: who gets to lead, who gets left out, and why the numbers move so slowly.

One email every few days. Five minutes to read. No prerequisites, no paywall.

Our Ongoing Projects

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Beyond Victims Series

An annual series where we curate stories of women’s political leadership across all South Asian countries. 

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Worth Asking Interview Series

An annual series where we interview politicians about politics as a career choice for women and the role of men’s allyship.

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GaP Repository

A one-stop source for accessing  relevant resources on women political leaders in South Asia, supported by  JP Morgan & Chase.

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