Bipartisanship

Women are more likely to work across party lines to find common ground, according to a study of the U.S. Senate.

Equality and social welfare

Female lawmakers are more likely to advocate for policies that support education and health, according to a 2016 study.

Peace and security

Women’s parliamentary representation is linked to a decreased risk of civil war and lower levels of human rights abuses. One study found that when women’s parliamentary representation increases by 5%, a country is almost five times less likely to respond to an international crisis with violence.