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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.

Political Participation of Women in Norway: Strong Involvement by both Politicians and the Public

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October 1, 2010

Political Participation of Women in Norway: Strong Involvement by both Politicians and the Public

It is often said that in Nordic countries gender equality has been achieved to a great extent than in other countries.
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It is often said that in Nordic countries gender equality has been achieved to a great extent than in other countries.

Women's Participation in Politics and Government in Indonesia

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July 7, 2010

Women's Participation in Politics and Government in Indonesia

Just as Indonesia varies geographically, culturally and socially, so do women across the archipelago. Women’s roles have become increasingly public; women today enjoy many of the same educational opportunities as men and make up a significant proportion of the labour force.

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Just as Indonesia varies geographically, culturally and socially, so do women across the archipelago. Women’s roles have become increasingly public; women today enjoy many of the same educational opportunities as men and make up a significant proportion of the labour force.

One Size Does Not Fit All: Lessons Learned from Legislative Gender Commissions and Caucuses

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July 6, 2010

One Size Does Not Fit All: Lessons Learned from Legislative Gender Commissions and Caucuses

This guide demonstrate that women’s collective efforts in the legislature are crucial not only because of their impact on public policies that effectively respond to citizens’ demands and interests, but also because of their effect on the consolidation and progress of women’s leadership.

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This guide demonstrate that women’s collective efforts in the legislature are crucial not only because of their impact on public policies that effectively respond to citizens’ demands and interests, but also because of their effect on the consolidation and progress of women’s leadership.

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2nd 'Equal is not enough' Conference: Challenging Differences and Inequalities in Contemporary Societies

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2nd 'Equal is not enough' Conference: Challenging Differences and Inequalities in Contemporary Societies

The second 'Equal is not enough' Conference seeks to contribute to the understanding of the causes, consequences and underlying dynamics of inequalities, as well as to the understanding of contempo

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Online Courses on Decentralization and Governance

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March 19, 2010

Online Courses on Decentralization and Governance

The UNPAN Online Training Centre delivers courses on various topics in public administration. The main objective of the UNPAN Training Centre is to increase the opportunities for government officials from all over the world to access training materials on e-government.

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The UNPAN Online Training Centre delivers courses on various topics in public administration. The main objective of the UNPAN Training Centre is to increase the opportunities for government officials from all over the world to access training materials on e-government.

E-Learning Course: Getting to the Gate

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March 19, 2010

E-Learning Course: Getting to the Gate

Equal Voices present 'Getting to the Gate', our online campaign school for women interested in getting into politics. This course is free of charge; however, all users must register to access the course.

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Equal Voices present 'Getting to the Gate', our online campaign school for women interested in getting into politics. This course is free of charge; however, all users must register to access the course.

BRIDGE Civic Education Development Project

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March 19, 2010

BRIDGE Civic Education Development Project

The BRIDGE Civic Education Development Project (CEDP) is a professional development project to build capacity in people working in areas of democracy and governance.This project developed from the concept of establishing a civics and governance component within the umbrella of BRIDGE.

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The BRIDGE Civic Education Development Project (CEDP) is a professional development project to build capacity in people working in areas of democracy and governance.This project developed from the concept of establishing a civics and governance component within the umbrella of BRIDGE.

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Gender, cities and local governance in the Arab world

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Gender, cities and local governance in the Arab world

The symposium « Gender, cities and local governance in the Arab world and in the Mediterranean region» aims to study urban development by focusing on gender issues and the role of women in this pro

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