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
Hong Kong Chief Executive-Elect Leung Chun-ying plans to bar mainland Chinese women from giving birth in the city next year after an influx of mothers-to-be strained resources and stoked public discontent.
A striking feature of elected governments in Solomon Islands is the general scarcity of women.
A striking feature of elected governments in Solomon Islands is the general scarcity of women.
Charting a Path for Political Equality in Asia is organized by UNDP (Country Office Mongolia and supported by the Asia-Pacific Regional Center and the Regional Bureau of the Asia Pacific) in collab
The Global Gender Forum presents:
Burma After the By-Elections:
Taking Gender and Human Security Into Account
Sierra Leone
Republic of Sierra Leone
Region: Africa
Description of government structure:
People's Democratic Republic of Algeria
Region: Middle East
Description of government structure:
Chief of State: President Abdelaziz BOUTEFLIKA *
Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste
Region: Asia & Pacific
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Description of electoral system:
The President is indirectly elected by parliament.
Description of government structure:
Chief of State: President Abd al-Rab Mansur AL-HADI *
Head of Government: Prime Minister Ali Muhammad MUJAWWAR