Constituency Outreach

Parliamentarians must develop a strong network and maintain close contact with their constituencies in order to represent their interests at the national level. Collectively, women can raise gender equality issues in public debates and help forge national consensus on women’s rights. Constituency outreach relies on close ties, regular meetings and contact with the people, civil society organizations and women’s groups and associations. Collaboration with the media is also important to ensure adequate dissemination of news related to parliamentary action, including gender issues and women’s concerns.

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Democracy at the Local Level in East and Southern Africa: Profiles in Governance

Report on findings and recommendations from comprehensive evaluations of democracy at the local level in four cities in East and Southern Africa. It includes the Local Democracy Assessment Methodology developed by IDEA.
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Service and Accountability: Representing The People

This guidebook describes the roles and responsibilities of members of parliament highlighting their roles as legislators, parliamentary committee members, and public servants. It includes examples and references to the practices used in the Republic of Macedonia. The guidebook also discusses the keys to being a successful member of parliament, including strategies to create strong relationships with the media and constituents.
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Roundtable Discussion On Analyzing Legislation With A Gender Perspective

This training material describes the importance of gender sensitivity in lawmaking, monitoring of government’s activities, working in parliamentary committees, and building relationships with constituents. It also encourages looking beyond the numbers in gender representation.
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