The right to vote and the right to stand for election are two fundamental elements of democracy. Notably, many countries did not afford women the right to vote until the 20th Century. Even today, universal suffrage is not a given right in all countries, and women often face obstacles that undermine their participation in political and electoral processes. There are various ways to support women in overcoming these obstacles. Such methods include revising the electoral system used, applying affirmative action mechanisms such as quotas, improving voter education for women and training political candidates. These are a few of the modes available to strengthen women’s political participation .Photo©Jens Franssen
In 1973, Congress declared August 26th "Women's Equality Day."
By Nicole Carlsburg,
By Nicole Carlsburg,
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One of the world's most unequal parliaments could be about to get a lot more female, or ... maybe not.
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William T. Sedgwick believed that no good could come of letting women vote.