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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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Exposed: Malawi’s political party leadership still dominated by men, undermining gender equality efforts

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November 24, 2024

Exposed: Malawi’s political party leadership still dominated by men, undermining gender equality efforts

Malawi’s political landscape continues to be marked by a stark gender imbalance in its leadership structures, with men still occupying the majority of top positions across the country’s major political parties.

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Malawi’s political landscape continues to be marked by a stark gender imbalance in its leadership structures, with men still occupying the majority of top positions across the country’s major political parties.

The National
October 31, 2024
Women, youths seen as key to political parties

WOMEN and youths are an integral part of political parties and must be supported in the country, says political parties registrar Emmanuel Pok.

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Turkey: Sinem Dedetas Is the Future of the Women-Led Opposition

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September 23, 2024

Turkey: Sinem Dedetas Is the Future of the Women-Led Opposition

Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu made headlines in April after coasting to a second term in office by nearly 12 percentage points.

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Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu made headlines in April after coasting to a second term in office by nearly 12 percentage points.

The Role of Political Parties in Women’s Political Participation

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August 1, 2024

The Role of Political Parties in Women’s Political Participation

As we navigate the complexities of the 21st century, women’s political participation and representation remain pivotal to building robust democracies and inclusive decision-making processes.

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As we navigate the complexities of the 21st century, women’s political participation and representation remain pivotal to building robust democracies and inclusive decision-making processes.

Political parties are too generic on issues affecting women

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May 28, 2024

Political parties are too generic on issues affecting women

Women comprise most of South Africa’s population and almost 55% of registered voters for next week’s watershed general elections. Historically they have been discriminated against and remain at the bottom of society’s food chain.

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Women comprise most of South Africa’s population and almost 55% of registered voters for next week’s watershed general elections. Historically they have been discriminated against and remain at the bottom of society’s food chain.

The Citizen
May 21, 2024
Why Tanzania political parties have few women in leadership, candidate lists

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