Lesotho: Basotho Endorse Equality for Women, Including the Right of a Princess to Succeed As Chief

Almost three-fourths (73%) of citizens say women should have the same chance as men of being elected to public office.

The United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goal No. 5 calls for gender equality and empowerment of all women and girls, a cross-cutting principle underpinning inclusive development (United Nations, 2015). Globally, despite positive strides toward this goal, huge inequalities remain (UN Women, 2022).

Gender gaps are perhaps clearest in political leadership. A report from the World…