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
A record number of women will take their seats in the House of Representatives when the 47th parliament sits for the first time in July, but representation in the Liberal Party has gone backwards as it grapples with how to regain the faith of female voters.
A record number of women have been elected to the Australian Parliament. Anger about the Coalition Government's lack of action on gender equality has been one of the issues propelling the teal independents into parliament.
A record number of women have been elected to the Australian Parliament. Anger about the Coalition Government's lack of action on gender equality has been one of the issues propelling the teal independents into parliament.
'A proud moment for us,' says Dalit body after Midha's election; she represents the Labour Party.
A country ranking among the world’s lowest for political participation by women has enormous social bias to overcome.
A country ranking among the world’s lowest for political participation by women has enormous social bias to overcome.
Diversity advocates welcome new additions but say there is still a long way to go before parliament reflects Australian society
The result announcement of elections held on May 13 have revealed two women candidates as the winners of mayoral elections in two local levels of Rautahat district.
The Minister of Interior, Bassam Al-Mawlawi, officially announced the results of the parliamentary elections in which 1,043 candidates competed for seats of power.
Because “women’s issues” have been in the headlines over the last year, it may seem strange they have not been more prominent in the election campaign.
Because “women’s issues” have been in the headlines over the last year, it may seem strange they have not been more prominent in the election campaign.