Women in Politics through the UN Democracies Governance Framework with Special Reference to Sri Lanka, Nepal

Abstract

This study explores the women‟s political participation and representation within the framework of United Nations democracies governance, while focusing on the case studies of Sri Lanka and Nepal. The ultimate objective of this study is to evaluate the progress, challenges which are women facing in politics, and how United Nations democratic principles impact on women's political involvement in these South Asian nations. “Women hold up half the sky” this statement typically manifests the value of women's role in the society. Women should be well educated, socialized, and supported by the legal framework of government. However, the female political representation seems to be not admirable than the male political participation. Lots of countries initiate allocation for equal political representation via gender basis. However, Sri Lanka is praised for being the foremost country which conceded right to vote for women in Asia. Nowadays Sri Lanka has conveyed some pragmatic steps to tackle crucial gap in female‟s local context political representation. Over the past 20 years, Nepal has achieved significant advancement in the areas of equality for women, women rights, and empowering women. The Nepal Government has launched a significant number of legislation changes aimed at eliminating gender-based discrimination. This study involved a mixed research method. The primary data were gathered through firsthand research and surveys. Secondary data found by questionnaires, and interviews. Moreover, the study measuring the effectiveness of various gender-sensitive policies and initiatives and attempts to figure out effective techniques and highlight possible barriers faced by women in political involvement by evaluating the distinctive situations and experiences of these nations. Hence, the results will help us understand how to use the UN framework to alleviate gender imbalances and promote inclusive democracies. It will examine how socioeconomic circumstances, institutional constraints, and cultural norms affect women's involvement.