Political Parties
Enhancing women’s political participation requires commitment and proactive engagement of political parties to integrate women’s perspectives into party platforms, ensure that women have equal and safe access to voting, and that women candidates and their advancement in party structures are supported. This includes: proactive outreach to and training women candidates, active measures to prevent violence against women in politics, and providing equitable access to campaign funds and fundraising support. To act meaningfully on these areas and others, political parties can develop concrete gender equality strategies, reform policies, codes of conduct and practices, and conduct regular gender audits.
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October 13, 2025
China's Xi calls for greater inclusion of women in governance
BEIJING/HONG KONG, Oct 13 (Reuters) - Chinese President Xi Jinping on Monday called for greater representation for women in politics and government at a global women's summit in Beijing, a move he said would ensure that gender equality is "truly internalised" within soc
September 29, 2025
Parties need quotas to get more women in Parliament, advocate says
Canada's international ranking on gender parity in politics has plummeted over the past 25 years, and advocates say Canada must do better.
September 18, 2025
Nigerian women deserve strong voice as partners in politics, decision-making
Former Presidential candidate and renowned academic, Professor Benedicta Egbo, has said that Nigerian women deserve a strong voice as partners in politics and the decision-making process in the country.
August 8, 2025
First Women’s Political Party Launched in Iraq
Thousands Join to Boost Women’s Participation in Politics
August 1, 2025
First women’s political party in Iraq founded
BAGHDAD — Iraq has witnessed the establishment of its first women’s political party, named the al-Mawadda Party, in an initiative aimed at unifying the efforts of women from various communities and sects, and enhancing their role in political
June 10, 2025
Sexism, poverty, and power: Why gender equality in Kenya remains a distant dream
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Myllene Bosibori's political journey exposes deep gender, ethnic, and financial barriers facing Kenyan women candidates.
May 26, 2025
Conservative party again rejects motion on women in leadership
The conservative Protestant party SGP has again voted down a proposal to formally recognize women’s eligibility for political and administrative roles, maintaining a
May 21, 2025
Labour cancels its women’s conference after supreme court gender ruling
Labour has cancelled its national women’s conference and restricted all-women shortlists as it awaits full guidance from the equalities watchdog, drawing criticism from transgender rights and gender-critical campaigners.