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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Citizen Learning for Global Democracy project workshop
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Citizen Learning for Global Democracy project workshop
Each BGD project includes a workshop to encourage interregional, intercultural, interdisciplinary, ideologically plural and action-oriented discussion of the topic at hand.
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Polling Station Management
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August 19, 2010
Polling Station Management
In most countries a woman’s right to vote is enshrined in law, leaving no formal legal barriers to the electoral participation of women. In practice, however, many obstacles still keep women from casting their vote.
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In most countries a woman’s right to vote is enshrined in law, leaving no formal legal barriers to the electoral participation of women. In practice, however, many obstacles still keep women from casting their vote.
Women and Referenda
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August 19, 2010
Women and Referenda
This consolidated response highlights the important role that women play in referendum campaigns. It also discusses the importance of active participation of women and sensitivity to potential barriers to women’s participation in a referendum, especially in a post-conflict environment.
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This consolidated response highlights the important role that women play in referendum campaigns. It also discusses the importance of active participation of women and sensitivity to potential barriers to women’s participation in a referendum, especially in a post-conflict environment.
Women's Participation in Politics and Government in Indonesia
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July 7, 2010
Women's Participation in Politics and Government in Indonesia
Just as Indonesia varies geographically, culturally and socially, so do women across the archipelago. Women’s roles have become increasingly public; women today enjoy many of the same educational opportunities as men and make up a significant proportion of the labour force.
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Just as Indonesia varies geographically, culturally and socially, so do women across the archipelago. Women’s roles have become increasingly public; women today enjoy many of the same educational opportunities as men and make up a significant proportion of the labour force.
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Future Governance in Somalia
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Future Governance in Somalia
Future Governance in Somali - The constitution, Election and participation of Women in forging peace and government.
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Election: Republic of Korea
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Election: Republic of Korea
Description of government structure:
Chief of State: President LEE Myung-bak
Head of Government: Prime Minister HAN Seung-soo
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Election: Burundi
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Election: Burundi
Head of StateHead of State is the Head of GovernmentDirectly elected in general elections (absolute majority with 2nd round if necessary)Head of GovernmentDirectly elected in general elections, abs
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