Political Parties

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.

How gender quotas are challenging political inequality in South Korea

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November 29, 2024

How gender quotas are challenging political inequality in South Korea

How do you boost women’s representation in government, ask Jay Euijung Lee and Martina Zanella? Simple gender quotas risk being gamed, for instance by parties fielding women in unwinnable constituencies.

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Namibia votes and could have its first female leader. But election upsets have shaken the region

Submitted by Editor on Thu, 11/28/2024 - 05:23

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Namibia votes and could have its first female leader. But election upsets have shaken the region

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WINDHOEK, Namibia (AP) — A woman who joined Namibia’s underground independence movement in the 1970s is a strong contender to become its first female leader as the country voted Wednesday in a presidential election.

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General Election 2024: The Irish political system is 'stacked in men's favour'

Submitted by Editor on Mon, 11/25/2024 - 04:46

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General Election 2024: The Irish political system is 'stacked in men's favour'

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Women are "grossly under-represented" in Irish politics and the political system is "stacked in men's favour", a seminar exploring female representation in local politics has heard.

Ireland's political system is not female friendly — because it was designed by Victorian men for Victorian men. And it "doesn't suit dads either" it was pointed out at the discussion about the supports available to women in politics, ongoing challenges, and the gender barriers that exist in politics.

Women are "grossly under-represented" in Irish politics and the political system is "stacked in men's favour", a seminar exploring female representation in local politics has heard.

Exposed: Malawi’s political party leadership still dominated by men, undermining gender equality efforts

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November 24, 2024

Exposed: Malawi’s political party leadership still dominated by men, undermining gender equality efforts

Malawi’s political landscape continues to be marked by a stark gender imbalance in its leadership structures, with men still occupying the majority of top positions across the country’s major political parties.

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Record number of women in Irish election, says group

Submitted by Editor on Mon, 11/18/2024 - 09:55

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Record number of women in Irish election, says group

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A record number of women candidates are registered to stand in this month's general election in the Republic of Ireland, according to a campaign group.

Figures released by Women for Election suggest 247 women are running for seats across the country - a 53% increase on the last election in 2020.

A record number of women candidates are registered to stand in this month's general election in the Republic of Ireland, according to a campaign group.

Figures released by Women for Election suggest 247 women are running for seats across the country - a 53% increase on the last election in 2020.

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Indonesia's male-dominated government stokes gender debate

Submitted by Editor on Sun, 11/17/2024 - 09:16

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Indonesia's male-dominated government stokes gender debate

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Newly inaugurated President Prabowo Subianto unveiled Indonesia's new and enlarged Cabinet last month, naming ministers, deputy ministers and heads of various national agencies.

Newly inaugurated President Prabowo Subianto unveiled Indonesia's new and enlarged Cabinet last month, naming ministers, deputy ministers and heads of various national agencies.

‘Harris Was Pushed Off a Glass Cliff — Repeatedly’

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November 15, 2024

‘Harris Was Pushed Off a Glass Cliff — Repeatedly’

The gender dimensions of the Gen Z vote: What both parties can learn

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November 13, 2024

The gender dimensions of the Gen Z vote: What both parties can learn

Donald Trump’s victory was helped in no small part by the unexpected shift of support he received among Gen Z voters.

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Who is Kemi Badenoch, the first black woman to lead the UK Conservatives?

Submitted by Editor on Tue, 11/05/2024 - 04:34

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Who is Kemi Badenoch, the first black woman to lead the UK Conservatives?

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Kemi Badenoch has become the new leader of the UK Conservatives and the first black woman to lead a major political party in the UK.

Badenoch, 44, replaces Rishi Sunak as leader and has promised to lead the party through a period of renewal following its election loss to the Labour Party in July.

Badenoch won 53,806 votes from party members to win the leadership over former immigration minister Robert Jenrick, who won 41,388 votes.

Kemi Badenoch has become the new leader of the UK Conservatives and the first black woman to lead a major political party in the UK.

Badenoch, 44, replaces Rishi Sunak as leader and has promised to lead the party through a period of renewal following its election loss to the Labour Party in July.

Badenoch won 53,806 votes from party members to win the leadership over former immigration minister Robert Jenrick, who won 41,388 votes.

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