Elections

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

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The path to women’s political participation in Bhutan

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The path to women’s political participation in Bhutan

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In Bhutan’s 2023 National Council elections, only one woman was elected to the NC from a female population of around 360,000. Despite progress in recent years, women still face challenges to political participation.

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Indonesia’s election commission yields to demands to restore women’s representation rule

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Indonesia’s election commission yields to demands to restore women’s representation rule

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The commission will give political parties until May 14 to revise their lists of candidates for the 2024 legislative election to accommodate the rule change.

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Women’s participation in politics declining, parties not achieving gender equality – says Zimbabwe Gender Commission

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Women’s participation in politics declining, parties not achieving gender equality – says Zimbabwe Gender Commission

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THE Zimbabwe Gender Commission has revealed that women’s participation in all political parties is regressing with no gender equality in practice. This is despite an elaborate legislative and policy framework in Zimbabwe pushing for their participation.

Women’s representation in Turkey’s new parliament increases to 20 percent but remains low

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May 16, 2023

Women’s representation in Turkey’s new parliament increases to 20 percent but remains low

Among the female candidates who were nominated by political parties for a seat in the Turkish parliament in the May 14 general election, 121 have been elected, corresponding to 20 percent of the 600-seat legislature, the Kronos news website reported.

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Women face political barriers ahead of Turkey elections

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Women face political barriers ahead of Turkey elections

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Polling shows that most Turks want more women involved in politics, but their underrepresentation continues.

Istanbul, Turkey – A nondescript apartment in Istanbul’s business district is the nerve centre of a drive to propel more women into Turkish politics.

Polling shows that most Turks want more women involved in politics, but their underrepresentation continues.

Istanbul, Turkey – A nondescript apartment in Istanbul’s business district is the nerve centre of a drive to propel more women into Turkish politics.

Why women haven’t been successful in Nigerian elections

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May 9, 2023

Why women haven’t been successful in Nigerian elections

Women’s representation in political offices continued to decline in the 2023 elections. Four main factors help explain why Africa’s largest economy is such a difficult space for women candidates.