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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.

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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March 22, 2013
Women leaders scale records in piloting political parties, India
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March 20, 2013
Women start political party based on Facebook comment, Japan

Two Japanese women started “All-Japan Obachan Party”, a political party that aims to balance the gender gap and to increase

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March 20, 2013
Author explores the obstacles for women in politics, USA

For Covington’s first female mayor, one perk is serving as a role model to young girls in a state the Center for American Women and Politics ranks 38th in the nation for women in elective office.

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March 18, 2013
Women Crucial to Cleaner Politics in Indonesia, Politicians and Experts Say

While several female politicians, including former legislator Angelina Sondakh, have been embroiled in graft cases recently, politicians and experts are upbeat that an increased number of women in the House of Representatives will boost the legislature’s performance and standing. 

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March 13, 2013
Lily Wangchuk, Bhutan

Lily Wangchuk is the first women in Bhutan to serve as the president of a political party.

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