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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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The Involvement of Young Women in Politics

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June 29, 2009

The Involvement of Young Women in Politics

This consolidated response highlights the skills and techniques that young women can use to get involved and gain recognition in politics.

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This consolidated response highlights the skills and techniques that young women can use to get involved and gain recognition in politics.

The Implementation of Voluntary Gender Quotas by the Australian Labor Party

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June 23, 2009

The Implementation of Voluntary Gender Quotas by the Australian Labor Party

This presentation describes the background of the Australian Labor Party and highlights the party's experiences with introducing affirmative action measures in Australia.

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This presentation describes the background of the Australian Labor Party and highlights the party's experiences with introducing affirmative action measures in Australia.

Political Parties and Recruitment of Young Women

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June 18, 2009

Political Parties and Recruitment of Young Women

This report examines the role of political parties as a means of increasing young women’s access to decision-making structures, and other direct policy measures such as quotas.

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This report examines the role of political parties as a means of increasing young women’s access to decision-making structures, and other direct policy measures such as quotas.

Best Practices Used by Political Parties to Promote Women in Politics

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May 25, 2009

Best Practices Used by Political Parties to Promote Women in Politics

This consolidated response highlights strategies and policies that may be used in addition to gender quotas by political parties to increase the numbers of women in politics.

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This consolidated response highlights strategies and policies that may be used in addition to gender quotas by political parties to increase the numbers of women in politics.

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Summary from the E-Discussion on Working with Men to Promote Women in Politics (March 16-31,2009)

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May 17, 2009

Summary from the E-Discussion on Working with Men to Promote Women in Politics (March 16-31,2009)

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Temporary Special Measures To Promote Gender Balance In Pacific Legislatures: A Guide to Options

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March 27, 2009

Temporary Special Measures To Promote Gender Balance In Pacific Legislatures: A Guide to Options

This guide provides practical recommendations and tools on how to promote women in parliaments in the Pacific region. It describes the use of special measures such as reserved seats and political party quotas, and special campaigning tools.

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This guide provides practical recommendations and tools on how to promote women in parliaments in the Pacific region. It describes the use of special measures such as reserved seats and political party quotas, and special campaigning tools.

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E-Discussion on Working with Men to Promote Women in Politics

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E-Discussion on Working with Men to Promote Women in Politics

The E-Discussion will create an opportunity for both men and women in politics to share their experiences, strategies and examples in building partnerships and addressing the imbalance for society

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