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.
Despite women being at the forefront of the August 2024 uprising that toppled the Awami League government, political parties have largely failed to honour their pledge to nominate at least 5 percent women candidates in the parliamentary election.
Women remain largely absent from the electoral race, with 30 of the 51 political parties contesting the upcoming national election fielding no female aspirants at all, Election Commission data shows.
When Emily Gardiner first started paying attention to politics, she was 15, just beginning high school in 2016.
When Emily Gardiner first started paying attention to politics, she was 15, just beginning high school in 2016.
In her final speech as Wellington mayor, Tory Whanau spoke candidly about the relentle
In her final speech as Wellington mayor, Tory Whanau spoke candidly about the relentle
Women in Nigeria have called for more opportunities to encourage their active participation in policymaking and to support female candidates during elections.
Nigerian women across different social statuses have been urged to become more politically conscious and actively involved in partisan politics as the next g
The number of female candidates running for federal office has dropped in this election, a fresh analysis shows, raising fears that this will make gender parity in the House of Commons a more distant prospect.