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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.

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IDEA: Commitment of Political Parties to Gender Equality - Side Event

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IDEA: Commitment of Political Parties to Gender Equality - Side Event

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Getting political party support, views from Uganda

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February 29, 2012

Getting political party support, views from Uganda

Ms. Rebecca Alitwala Kadaga talks about strategies employed by her in getting her political party to support her candidature to become the speaker of Parliament of Uganda.

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Ms. Rebecca Alitwala Kadaga talks about strategies employed by her in getting her political party to support her candidature to become the speaker of Parliament of Uganda.

Experiences in Implementing Parity Laws to Improve Women's Political Representation

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January 13, 2012

Experiences in Implementing Parity Laws to Improve Women's Political Representation

The adoption of the parity law in Senegal is an important step on the way to increased political participation and equal political representation of women.  Senegal’s women were rightfully proud of this landmark achievement, but other countries’ experiences with parity laws show that there i

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The adoption of the parity law in Senegal is an important step on the way to increased political participation and equal political representation of women.  Senegal’s women were rightfully proud of this landmark achievement, but other countries’ experiences with parity laws show that there i

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PSA Women and Politics Specialist Group: Making a Difference for Women

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PSA Women and Politics Specialist Group: Making a Difference for Women

Bi-annual Conference 2012

‘Making a Difference for Women', Saturday 18 February 2012, Frenchay Campus, UWE, Bristol.

Do women political representatives act for women?

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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

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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].

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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,

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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.

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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.

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