Thread by @RHHF_NG

Do women in politics really make governance better? 🤔
Let’s talk honestly.
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We sometimes hear:
"Countries like the U.S., China, Japan, and South Korea became powerful without women in government. So… is women’s inclusion just symbolic?"
It’s a fair question — and it deserves thoughtful reflection.

The short answer: Yes, it makes governance better.

Not because women are “better leaders” — but because diverse leadership leads to better decisions

When women are excluded from decision-making, policies often miss key issues like:
Maternal health

✔️ Gender-based violence

✔️ Girl-child education

✔️ Women’s access to finance & jobs

These are not “soft issues” — they shape the future of families, economies, and nations.

📊 The evidence is clear:
✔️Parliaments with more women pass more health & education laws

✔️ Peace talks with women at the table are 35% more likely to succeed

✔️ Local councils with women invest more in social services

This isn’t symbolism — it’s measurable impact.

About those countries mentioned earlier:

Yes, Japan, China & South Korea advanced under male-dominated systems.

But today, they face gender gaps, declining birth rates & workforce challenges.
Some are now scrambling to fix what early exclusion created.

Even if a system “works” without women, we must ask:
Should it?
Half the population shouldn’t be absent from the rooms where decisions are made.

Women don’t just belong in politics —
They bring perspectives that have been missing for far too long.

Inclusive governance isn’t symbolic.
It’s smart.
It’s just.
It’s necessary.

Let’s build a future where decisions reflect everyone they affect. 💪🏾
#HerSeatAtTheTable #SheFitLead #AWPP #RHHF