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
Meryl Kenny, Lecturer in Gender and Politics at the University of Edinburgh, wrote an article published by IPI Global Observatory, on the recent rise of women holding positions of political power worldwide. Due to its interest, we transcribe the text below. Please click here to read the original version.
Meryl Kenny, Lecturer in Gender and Politics at the University of Edinburgh, wrote an article published by IPI Global Observatory, on the recent rise of women holding positions of political power worldwide. Due to its interest, we transcribe the text below. Please click here to read the original version.
So far, 2016 proved eventful for women’s political participation and leadership in politics.
So far, 2016 proved eventful for women’s political participation and leadership in politics.
On January 30, 2014, the Middle Eas
On January 30, 2014, the Middle Eas
2015 was UN Women’s fifth year.
This handbook provides basic guidan
This handbook provides basic guidan
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Unexpected and transformative revol
We look to our parliaments to repre
We look to our parliaments to repre