LibuShe – Institute for Women in Governance
Women belong where decisions are made.
LibuShe is an institute supporting women across all levels of politics and public administration. We provide mentoring, education, know‑how and a strong community for women who want to enter public life or succeed in leadership and decision‑making roles.
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Equal representation is not a gift. It is a right.
Women make up more than half of the Czech population, yet remain significantly underrepresented in elected office and public administration. LibuShe exists to change that — practically, directly, and without waiting for the system to fix itself.
We work with women across the political spectrum. Partisan affiliation does not matter. The will to participate does.
Six areas of work
Candidacy Support
From the first idea to election day — strategy, campaign preparation, and practical tools for women considering running for office.
Mentoring
One-on-one sessions with experienced politicians and public officials. Tailored to your situation, your goals, your pace.
Training & Workshops
Media skills, public speaking, managing online hostility, coalition-building. For individuals and teams.
Community
A network of women in Czech politics and public administration. Peer support, shared experience, and solidarity.
Research & Advocacy
We document barriers women face in Czech public life and advocate for systemic change — in parties, institutions, and online spaces.
Anti-Hate Speech
Online harassment is real. We prepare women for it, support them through it, and fight for better regulation.
Women's representation in Czechia
The pattern is consistent: the higher the decision-making level, the fewer women — despite having the qualifications, experience, and mandate.
Politics & representative democracy
Public administration & justice
Women make up the majority of state and justice employees — but their share drops sharply at leadership and decision-making levels.
The higher the level of power, the fewer women — despite having the expertise, qualifications, and track record.
Source: Czech Statistical Office data 2026
LibuShe takes its name from Libuše — the legendary Czech ruler who, according to myth, governed with wisdom, foresight, and empathy. Her authority, however, was challenged by male nobles who questioned a woman's right to rule.
For the LibuShe Institute, this story is both a spot‑on metaphor for today and a call to action. It reflects the long‑standing tension between women's competence and the social resistance they face when assuming responsibility and leadership in public life — and it reminds us that women's authority has always been present, even when contested.
Let's talk.
Interested in collaboration, partnership, research, or inviting LibuShe to your event? We'd love to hear from you.
Founder & Director
PhDr. Lenka Simerská
Prague, Czech Republic
www.libushe.cz