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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Party leader sets goal for 50% of Labour MPs to be women by 2020
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Party leader tells committee he backs all-female shortlists and is determined to have 50/50 representation by next election.
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Party leader tells committee he backs all-female shortlists and is determined to have 50/50 representation by next election.
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MP Jo Cox honored with program to prepare hundreds of women for political life
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The British Labour Party has launched a mentoring program for women to honor the memory of murdered MP Jo Cox.
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The British Labour Party has launched a mentoring program for women to honor the memory of murdered MP Jo Cox.
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The Women’s Equality Party takes its place in British politics
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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.
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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.
Handbook on Promoting Women’s Participation in Political Parties
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September 28, 2016
Handbook on Promoting Women’s Participation in Political Parties
The extent of women’s representatio
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The extent of women’s representatio
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The opposition Democratic Party in Japan Elects First Female Leader
Renho Murata became the first woman to lead the opposition Democratic Party in Japan after winning a leadership contest on September 15, 2016. By winning the leadership contest, Ms.
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Liberal Party signs gender diversity plan to increase female representation in Parliament in Australia
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Liberal Party signs gender diversity plan to increase female representation in Parliament in Australia
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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.
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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.
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Online Course: Public Speaking and Debating 101
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July 13, 2016
Online Course: Public Speaking and Debating 101
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