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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.

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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Women charged to take centre stage in Nigerian politics

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Women charged to take centre stage in Nigerian politics

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As Nigeria continues its quest for socio-economic development, women have been encouraged to vie for political positions at all levels of government, from local councils to the National Assembly.

This call to action was made by the Chief Responsibility Officer, Mother Gold, Dr. Adeshina Fagbenro-Byron, at the third annual Mental Health Series themed “Rise, Speak, and Renew’, organized by the Victoria Modupe Foundation. at Wemabod Estate in Ikeja, Lagos, in commemoration of International Women’s Day.

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As Nigeria continues its quest for socio-economic development, women have been encouraged to vie for political positions at all levels of government, from local councils to the National Assembly.

This call to action was made by the Chief Responsibility Officer, Mother Gold, Dr. Adeshina Fagbenro-Byron, at the third annual Mental Health Series themed “Rise, Speak, and Renew’, organized by the Victoria Modupe Foundation. at Wemabod Estate in Ikeja, Lagos, in commemoration of International Women’s Day.

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Turkish Parliament stresses women's role in upgrading politics, equality

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Turkish Parliament stresses women's role in upgrading politics, equality

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Türkiye has made significant progress in increasing women’s political participation, but the continued struggle against structural challenges as well as societal stereotypes must be overcome for further gains, female parliamentarians say

Strengthening the presence of women in politics will result in improving law and equality as well as political discussions, deputies in the Turkish Parliament highlighted to mark March 8, Women’s Day.

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Türkiye has made significant progress in increasing women’s political participation, but the continued struggle against structural challenges as well as societal stereotypes must be overcome for further gains, female parliamentarians say

Strengthening the presence of women in politics will result in improving law and equality as well as political discussions, deputies in the Turkish Parliament highlighted to mark March 8, Women’s Day.

Webinar Opportunities and Challenges: Women’s Political Participation in the Digital Age

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March 6, 2025

Webinar Opportunities and Challenges: Women’s Political Participation in the Digital Age

The discussion focused on the unique challenges women politicians face in digital spaces, including online harassment, gender-based cyber violence, and the spread of misinformation.

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The discussion focused on the unique challenges women politicians face in digital spaces, including online harassment, gender-based cyber violence, and the spread of misinformation.

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Quota proposal sparks debate on women’s representation in Fiji politics

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THE lack of women representation in parliaments across the world remains a vexed and contentious issue.

In Fiji, this problem again surfaced for debate in response to Deputy Prime Minister Manoa Kamikamica’s call for a quota system to increase women’s representation in Parliament.

Mr Kamikamica was speaking at the “Capacity building training for prospective women and youth candidates in local elections” workshop in Suva in November last year.

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THE lack of women representation in parliaments across the world remains a vexed and contentious issue.

In Fiji, this problem again surfaced for debate in response to Deputy Prime Minister Manoa Kamikamica’s call for a quota system to increase women’s representation in Parliament.

Mr Kamikamica was speaking at the “Capacity building training for prospective women and youth candidates in local elections” workshop in Suva in November last year.

‘Enough is enough’: Journalist Asma Shirazi condemns harassment campaign against her

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January 13, 2025

‘Enough is enough’: Journalist Asma Shirazi condemns harassment campaign against her

Senior journalist Asma Shirazi on Sunday denounced a persistent harassment campaign targeting her and other female journalists, saying “enough is enough”, as prominent media figures endorsed a

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Senior journalist Asma Shirazi on Sunday denounced a persistent harassment campaign targeting her and other female journalists, saying “enough is enough”, as prominent media figures endorsed a

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