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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.

Political Finance Regulations Around the World: An Overview of the International IDEA Database

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June 17, 2013

Political Finance Regulations Around the World: An Overview of the International IDEA Database

The International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance (International IDEA) database on political finance regulation was originally created in 2003 and has since become the leading source of information on political finance regula tion worldwide.

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The International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance (International IDEA) database on political finance regulation was originally created in 2003 and has since become the leading source of information on political finance regula tion worldwide.

June 11, 2013
Radio shows raise profile of women aspirants in Kenya

In Kenya’s male-dominated political landscape, women face many barriers to political participation, especially when seeking elective office.

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June 10, 2013
Move tarnishes parties' image: women reserved seats given to kith and kin! Pakistan

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June 10, 2013
Looking to Cameroon’s Women Senators

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May 29, 2013
Disenfranchising women in Pakistan

The gender divide is systematic in Pakistan’s electoral system.

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May 28, 2013
Lebanese women to gain political ground?

After gaining the right to vote and participate in elections in 1952, one would assume that more female politicians would be taking part in Lebanon’s administrative scene.

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Electoral Financing to Advance Women’s Political Participation: A Guide for UNDP Support

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May 9, 2013

Electoral Financing to Advance Women’s Political Participation: A Guide for UNDP Support

This primer offers an introduction to the intersection of gender and electoral financing.

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This primer offers an introduction to the intersection of gender and electoral financing.

May 8, 2013
Women’s issues: Who will be fair to the fairer sex?, Pakistan

According to a 2012 survey by the World Economic Forum, Pakistan is still considered to be one of the worst places in the world to be a woman.

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May 8, 2013
448 women candidates contesting elections on general seats, Pakistan

LAHORE: As many as 147 women are contesting election 2013 in 105 National Assembly and 301 women in 203 provincial assembly constituencies on general seats.

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