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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

Women in Politics: 1945-2005 (Information Kit)

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February 19, 2007

Women in Politics: 1945-2005 (Information Kit)

This information kit was published on the occasion of the 49th Session of the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women. It is composed of six data sheets on women's participation in politics over the past sixty years.

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This information kit was published on the occasion of the 49th Session of the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women. It is composed of six data sheets on women's participation in politics over the past sixty years.

Women in Politics: 60 Years in Retrospect (Information Kit)

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February 19, 2007

Women in Politics: 60 Years in Retrospect (Information Kit)

This information kit was published on the occasion of the 50th Session of the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women. It is composed of six data sheets on women's participation in politics over the past sixty years.

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This information kit was published on the occasion of the 50th Session of the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women. It is composed of six data sheets on women's participation in politics over the past sixty years.

Parliaments on-Line (PARLINE) Database

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February 19, 2007

Parliaments on-Line (PARLINE) Database

The Parliaments on-Line (PARLINE database) has been developed by the Inter-Parliamentary Union and is regularly updated on the basis of official information provided by national parliaments.

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The Parliaments on-Line (PARLINE database) has been developed by the Inter-Parliamentary Union and is regularly updated on the basis of official information provided by national parliaments.

Women's Suffrage: A Chronology of the Recognition of Women's Rights to Vote and to Stand for Election

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February 19, 2007

Women's Suffrage: A Chronology of the Recognition of Women's Rights to Vote and to Stand for Election

This website presents a chronology of women's suffrage in countries throughout the world.

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This website presents a chronology of women's suffrage in countries throughout the world.

Funding of Political Parties and Election Campaigns

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February 16, 2007

Funding of Political Parties and Election Campaigns

This International IDEA handbook aims to increase knowledge about the law and practice of political finance around the world in order to encourage reflection on options for regulatory reform.

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This International IDEA handbook aims to increase knowledge about the law and practice of political finance around the world in order to encourage reflection on options for regulatory reform.

Voter Turnout Rates from a Comparative Perspective

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February 15, 2007

Voter Turnout Rates from a Comparative Perspective

This report provides an overview of worldwide voter turnout statistics between 1945-2002 for parliamentary and presidential elections. It is based on the International IDEA database of elections, and examines voter turnout trends since 1945.

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This report provides an overview of worldwide voter turnout statistics between 1945-2002 for parliamentary and presidential elections. It is based on the International IDEA database of elections, and examines voter turnout trends since 1945.

Code of Conduct for Political Parties - Campaigning in Democratic Elections

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February 15, 2007

Code of Conduct for Political Parties - Campaigning in Democratic Elections

This International IDEA handbook sets forth a universal code of conduct for the behavior of political parties and their supporters in an election process. It is based on the analysis and synthesis of existing codes and materials on this topic.

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This International IDEA handbook sets forth a universal code of conduct for the behavior of political parties and their supporters in an election process. It is based on the analysis and synthesis of existing codes and materials on this topic.

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