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.
Sierra Leone gender activists on Monday bemoaned the low representation of women in the country’s parliament after recent general elections, saying it has steadily decreased.
Speaking during the launch, ZNWL founding member Gladys Mutukwa explained that the funds were part of efforts by the women’s movement to fulfill the SADC declaration of having at least 50 per cent women in decisio-making positions.
The National Secretary, All Nigeria People’s Party (ANPP), Alhaji Tijjani Tumsah , said on Monday that the party would continue to ensure that women and youths participated actively in politics.
ZANU PF says it will fashion its campaign for the 2013 general elections along demographic lines, hoping to curry favor with such population clusters as the youths, women and people with special interests.
Aygul Ozkan, the daughter of a Turkish tailor, is the new face of Germany's ruling conservatives.
Women hoping to take up positions of leadership in Namibia still face an uphill battle, judging by the results of the just-ended Swapo-Party congress, Namibia's Press Agency Nampa reported.
A record number of American women will hold U.S. Senate seats after Tuesday's election. In China, there is speculation over whether a woman will also make history by ascending to its top political core.
The New Patriotic Party (NPP) will introduce programmes that will encourage and bring women into the mainstream of economic and political activities should it be given the mandate come December 7.