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In a representative democracy, political parties function as a link between state institutions and local grassroots organizations. It is political parties that aggregate interests, present political alternatives and nominate candidates. As such, political parties play an essential role for the advancement of women and the promotion of equality. In this section, you will find information on the role of political parties in promoting women's political participation.

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Support for youth quota in JS almost nil

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Support for youth quota in JS almost nil

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The Bangladesh Nationalist Party strongly disagreed with the Constitutional Reform Commission on its proposal for a quota of 10 per cent parliamentary seats for young candidates.

The Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami rather preferred emphasis on nominating young candidates but disagreed to the proposed quota.

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The Bangladesh Nationalist Party strongly disagreed with the Constitutional Reform Commission on its proposal for a quota of 10 per cent parliamentary seats for young candidates.

The Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami rather preferred emphasis on nominating young candidates but disagreed to the proposed quota.

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Violence and sexist harassment against female MPs ‘rife across Asia-Pacific’

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Violence and sexist harassment against female MPs ‘rife across Asia-Pacific’

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Sexism, harassment and violence against women are rife in parliaments across the Asia-Pacific region, according to a damning report published on Tuesday that lays bare the scale of abuse faced by women in politics.

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Sexism, harassment and violence against women are rife in parliaments across the Asia-Pacific region, according to a damning report published on Tuesday that lays bare the scale of abuse faced by women in politics.

Running for parliament is still a man’s world, with fewer female candidates – especially in winnable seats

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April 11, 2025

Running for parliament is still a man’s world, with fewer female candidates – especially in winnable seats

Despite progress towards gender equality in Australian elections, women remain underrepresented among candidates vying for office on May 3.

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Despite progress towards gender equality in Australian elections, women remain underrepresented among candidates vying for office on May 3.

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The unspoken rules of the game: Politics when you are a woman

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The unspoken rules of the game: Politics when you are a woman

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What you need to know:

  • When we silence women in politics through sexism, we're robbing ourselves of the leadership our nation desperately needs.
  • Their courage in the face of this hostility demands not just our admiration, but our immediate action.
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What you need to know:

  • When we silence women in politics through sexism, we're robbing ourselves of the leadership our nation desperately needs.
  • Their courage in the face of this hostility demands not just our admiration, but our immediate action.

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Women disproportionately placed in high-risk seats ahead of federal election

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Women disproportionately placed in high-risk seats ahead of federal election

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While some progress has been made towards gender equality in Australian elections, women remain underrepresented among candidates in the 2025 federal election, a

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While some progress has been made towards gender equality in Australian elections, women remain underrepresented among candidates in the 2025 federal election, a

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Celebrating Women in Municipal Government

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Celebrating Women in Municipal Government

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In honor of Women’s History Month, the National League of Cities (NLC) reached out to members of the Women in Municipal Government (WIMG) Constituency Group to share their personal reflections on the impact and importance of women serving in local government.

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In honor of Women’s History Month, the National League of Cities (NLC) reached out to members of the Women in Municipal Government (WIMG) Constituency Group to share their personal reflections on the impact and importance of women serving in local government.

Priced out of power: How economic barriers are limiting women in politics

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March 19, 2025

Priced out of power: How economic barriers are limiting women in politics

Last year, an aura of possibility hovered in anticipation of around 60 elections that were held across the world.

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Last year, an aura of possibility hovered in anticipation of around 60 elections that were held across the world.

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