Accountability Lab Pakistan 10d ago

Can a democracy truly be participatory if half the population remains underrepresented in political decision-making? Women's political participation is fundamental to inclusive and responsive governance. Yet despite constitutional protections and reserved seats, significant barriers continue to limit women's representation, leadership and influence within Pakistan's political institutions. In this episode of the AccountabiliTea Podcast, Ibraheem Ahmad Saleem, Senior Program Manager at Code for Pakistan, explores the current state of women's political participation in Pakistan and the structural challenges that continue to shape political engagement and leadership opportunities. Watch the full episode now and explore the opportunities and challenges shaping participatory democracy in Pakistan. #ParticipatoryDemocracy #DemocraticGovernance #PoliticalParticipation #WomenInPolitics #GenderInclusion #Pakistan #CivicEngagement #DemocracyInPakistan #CodeForPakistan #AccountabiliTeaPodcast