April 16, 2013
Women in Politics, USA
In 2013 men still earn disproportionally more than women, on average 30% more.
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.
Pitch Perfect: Winning Strategies for Women Candidates
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April 10, 2013
Pitch Perfect: Winning Strategies for Women Candidates
This research provides a clear road map for women who are running for major statewide office: how to introduce themselves to voters to demonstrate their qualifications; what language contributes to voters believing they are qualified; and how to present themselves in a way that
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This research provides a clear road map for women who are running for major statewide office: how to introduce themselves to voters to demonstrate their qualifications; what language contributes to voters believing they are qualified; and how to present themselves in a way that
Interview with Wong Shu Qi, Democratic Action Party Executive Secretary, Malaysia
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April 9, 2013
Interview with Wong Shu Qi, Democratic Action Party Executive Secretary, Malaysia
Interview with Wong Shu Qi, DAP Executive Secretary for Political Education, on how she went from being a journalist to an aspiring politician.
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Interview with Wong Shu Qi, DAP Executive Secretary for Political Education, on how she went from being a journalist to an aspiring politician.
The Elephant of Patriarchy in Political Parties
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April 2, 2013
The Elephant of Patriarchy in Political Parties
One of the major issues that persist throughout the world is that women’s physical presence and voices in positions of power and decision making within political parties remains weak and almost non-existent.
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One of the major issues that persist throughout the world is that women’s physical presence and voices in positions of power and decision making within political parties remains weak and almost non-existent.
March 26, 2013
Ex-women MPAs feel political culture not favourable, Pakistan
PESHAWAR, March 21: The majority of the women elected to the last Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Assembly on reserved seats have applied for tickets of their respective parties for the upcoming elections — but many feel the political culture is still not favoura
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Applications available for the Fall 2013 Star Fellowship
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Applications available for the Fall 2013 Star Fellowship
Are you a college junior, senior, or recent graduate interested in running for office one day? The Running Start/Wal-Mart Star Fellowship brings together seven young women f
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Stanford Course on Democratic Development
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Stanford Course on Democratic Development
The Democratic Development is a 10 week free online course intended as a broad, introductory survey of the political, social, cultural, economic, institutional, and international
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