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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.

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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New Realities Concerning European Left Wing Gender Equality Politics: Case Study from the South Eastern European Region

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March 2, 2009

New Realities Concerning European Left Wing Gender Equality Politics: Case Study from the South Eastern European Region

This report compares the situation and potential for action of women in South Eastern Europe and investigates party politics on gender equality.

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This report compares the situation and potential for action of women in South Eastern Europe and investigates party politics on gender equality.

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Women and Politics in Asia: A Springboard for Democracy?

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Women and Politics in Asia: A Springboard for Democracy?

The conference series “Women and Politics in Asia” started 2003 in Sweden, at Halmstad University, and was continued 2004 in Colombo, Sri Lanka, and 2005 in Islamabad, Pakistan.

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Financing Women Candidates in Muslim Countries

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January 23, 2009

Financing Women Candidates in Muslim Countries

This consolidated response highlights barriers faced by women in Muslim countries in funding their political campaigns and participating in public life.

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This consolidated response highlights barriers faced by women in Muslim countries in funding their political campaigns and participating in public life.

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