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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

Experiences in Implementing Parity Laws to Improve Women's Political Representation

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January 13, 2012

Experiences in Implementing Parity Laws to Improve Women's Political Representation

The adoption of the parity law in Senegal is an important step on the way to increased political participation and equal political representation of women.  Senegal’s women were rightfully proud of this landmark achievement, but other countries’ experiences with parity laws show that there i

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The adoption of the parity law in Senegal is an important step on the way to increased political participation and equal political representation of women.  Senegal’s women were rightfully proud of this landmark achievement, but other countries’ experiences with parity laws show that there i

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PSA Women and Politics Specialist Group: Making a Difference for Women

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PSA Women and Politics Specialist Group: Making a Difference for Women

Bi-annual Conference 2012

‘Making a Difference for Women', Saturday 18 February 2012, Frenchay Campus, UWE, Bristol.

Do women political representatives act for women?

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Montenegro: Regional Conference on "Political Participation of Women as Factor of Societal Development "

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Montenegro: Regional Conference on "Political Participation of Women as Factor of Societal Development "

UNDP Gender Programme Montenegro



UNDP Montenegro is organizing conference on " Political participation of Women as a Factor of Societal Development"

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