I agree that full democracy necessitates equal participation of women in all its processes. While having women as heads of state is a positive step, it is crucial to delve deeper into the issue. In many countries led by women, there is still weaker representation of women in cabinet positions. Often, the second line of leadership remains predominantly male. Therefore, the presence of women leaders at the top should not be the sole criterion for assessing women's leadership. Instead, multiple factors should be considered, including women's contributions to decision-making in the cabinet, their proportion in the second line of leadership, and the consistency of their involvement across all levels of governance. I believe that only by ensuring comprehensive and consistent participation of women can true democracy be achieved.
Facts and figures: Women’s leadership and political participation | UN Women – Headquarters
