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.

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Aspiring for True Democracy: The Role of Women and Youth in the Arab Spring

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Aspiring for True Democracy: The Role of Women and Youth in the Arab Spring

Aspiring for True Democracy:
The Role of Women and Youth
in the Arab Spring

withDr. Azza KamelEgypt

Support for Local Government: Policies, Empowerment and Gender Mainstreaming - DGTTF Southern-Sudan

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October 6, 2011

Support for Local Government: Policies, Empowerment and Gender Mainstreaming - DGTTF Southern-Sudan

The Comprehensive Peace Agreement signed in 2005 created the new autonomous Government of Southern Sudan [GoSS].

Parliamentary Oversight of Gender Equality Handbook

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September 13, 2011

Parliamentary Oversight of Gender Equality Handbook

This handbook is designed to assist parliamentarians in carrying out their oversight role on gender by developing a better understanding of the concept, providing a summary of the budget cycle process, discussing gender budgeting, and examining the gender dimensions of parliamentary committees,

Electoral System and Quotas in Nepal

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September 12, 2011

Electoral System and Quotas in Nepal

The Women and Constitution Building Initiative in Nepal was initiated (June 2008) in the spirit of a newly formed Constitution Assembly (CA) which saw the election of a high percentage of women.

Women in politics and decision making positions

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June 6, 2011

Women in politics and decision making positions

Political party manifestos are a strategy to ensure women representation in all the political party structures. This is evident in manifesto of The African National Congress Party as an example.

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OSCE and NDI training on women's leadership and political party participation

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OSCE and NDI training on women's leadership and political party participation

A four-day OSCE-supported train-the-trainers event on women’s leadership and political party participation took place in Issyk-Kul province, Kyrgyzstan, from 21 to 24 May.