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
Saint Kitts and Nevis elects on national level a legislature. The National Assembly has 15 members.
The Netherlands Antilles elect a legislature. The Estates (Staten) have 22 members, elected for a four year term in three multi-seat constuencies and 2 single-seat constituencies.
UNIFEM would like to invite you to an online discussion Women in Power and Decision-Making, one of the Critical Areas of Concern as identified in the Beijing Platform for Action in 1995.
The fifth presidential elections in Croatia will take place on Sunday, December 27, 2009. The President is elected by popular vote to serve a 5-year term.
Second round of Presidential elections will be held in Romania on 6 December 2009. The President is elected by popular vote to serve a 5-year term.
First round of Presidential elections will be held in Romania on 22 November 2009. The President is elected by popular vote to serve a 5-year term.
The 2010 International Conference on Good Governance and Human Rights (CGGHR 2010) will be held from February 26th to 29th, 2010 in Singapore.
The iKNOW Politics Arabic regional launch will bring together approximately 100 women leaders, candidates, activists, and women’s organizations from the Middle East and North Africa.
Tthe provides readers with practical options and tools for programming design, early warning and conflict tracking. presents valuable lessons learned from the previous, extensive experience of UNDP and its partner organizations in the field.
Tthe provides readers with practical options and tools for programming design, early warning and conflict tracking. presents valuable lessons learned from the previous, extensive experience of UNDP and its partner organizations in the field.