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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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Prevention of Family Voting

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July 3, 2009

Prevention of Family Voting

This consolidated response includes descriptions of family and proxy voting and provides recommendations on how to eliminate family voting through holding trainings and public awareness campaigns, strengthening legislative frameworks, and sensitizing election commissioners and observers on issues

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This consolidated response includes descriptions of family and proxy voting and provides recommendations on how to eliminate family voting through holding trainings and public awareness campaigns, strengthening legislative frameworks, and sensitizing election commissioners and observers on issues

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Summer 2009 Election Management Institute: Best Practices in Election Management and Observation

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Summer 2009 Election Management Institute: Best Practices in Election Management and Observation

This program is intended to provide hands-on, practical training to improve and promote best practices in election management and observation.

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Report of Parallel NGO Electoral Campaign for Women Candidates in Slovenia

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June 11, 2009

Report of Parallel NGO Electoral Campaign for Women Candidates in Slovenia

Women’s Lobby in Slovenia took active part in the EWL 50-50 Campaign for the election of the European parliament in 2009. The Women’s Lobby of Slovenia decided to organize and lead so called parallel electoral campaign.

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Women’s Lobby in Slovenia took active part in the EWL 50-50 Campaign for the election of the European parliament in 2009. The Women’s Lobby of Slovenia decided to organize and lead so called parallel electoral campaign.

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Quick Entry Points to Women’s Empowerment and Gender Equality in Democratic Governance Clusters

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May 13, 2009

Quick Entry Points to Women’s Empowerment and Gender Equality in Democratic Governance Clusters

This paper explores some of most common questions on gender and develops a human rights-based approach to practical tools for democratic governance practitioners in terms of gender programming per Cluster.

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This paper explores some of most common questions on gender and develops a human rights-based approach to practical tools for democratic governance practitioners in terms of gender programming per Cluster.

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