Only One Woman Will Serve in GOP Congressional Leadership in 2017
By Leigh Ann Caldwell
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.
By Leigh Ann Caldwell
Party leader tells committee he backs all-female shortlists and is determined to have 50/50 representation by next election.
Party leader tells committee he backs all-female shortlists and is determined to have 50/50 representation by next election.
The British Labour Party has launched a mentoring program for women to honor the memory of murdered MP Jo Cox.
The British Labour Party has launched a mentoring program for women to honor the memory of murdered MP Jo Cox.
Eighteen months ago, the Women’s Equality Party didn’t exist. Now it’s one of the fastest-growing forces in British politics. Phil W.
Eighteen months ago, the Women’s Equality Party didn’t exist. Now it’s one of the fastest-growing forces in British politics. Phil W.
The extent of women’s representatio
The extent of women’s representatio
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The Liberal Party's federal executive has signed off on a 10-year plan to significantly increase its female representation in Parliament, in what one senator has described as a "watershed" moment for the party.
The Liberal Party's federal executive has signed off on a 10-year plan to significantly increase its female representation in Parliament, in what one senator has described as a "watershed" moment for the party.