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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.

Assessing Women’s Political Party Programs: Best Practices and Recommendations

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January 7, 2009

Assessing Women’s Political Party Programs: Best Practices and Recommendations

The assessment is designed to identify the specific elements and approaches which were most effective in encouraging women’s participation and leadership in political parties.

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The assessment is designed to identify the specific elements and approaches which were most effective in encouraging women’s participation and leadership in political parties.

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Decentralization and Women's Political Participation

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Decentralization and Women's Political Participation

SUMMARY OF DISCUSSION CIRCLE 2011:

The Discussion Circle on “Decentralization and Women's Political Participation” was initiated in 2008 and concluded in 2010.

The members discussed on the importance to empower and involve women in local government as decision makers, planners and managers to meet the challenges of sustainable human development.

This summary of the discussion circle is based on your contributions and we hope that if you find this interesting you would be interested in participating at other ongoing discussion circles. To read click here.

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SUMMARY OF DISCUSSION CIRCLE 2011:

The Discussion Circle on “Decentralization and Women's Political Participation” was initiated in 2008 and concluded in 2010.

The members discussed on the importance to empower and involve women in local government as decision makers, planners and managers to meet the challenges of sustainable human development.

This summary of the discussion circle is based on your contributions and we hope that if you find this interesting you would be interested in participating at other ongoing discussion circles. To read click here.

Women’s Caucuses and Their Impact on the Political Culture of Latin American Countries

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September 17, 2008

Women’s Caucuses and Their Impact on the Political Culture of Latin American Countries

This consolidated response analyzes the role and historical development of multi-party parliamentary women’s caucuses. The response looks into the goals, challenges and achievements of women's caucuses in parliaments in Latin American countries.

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This consolidated response analyzes the role and historical development of multi-party parliamentary women’s caucuses. The response looks into the goals, challenges and achievements of women's caucuses in parliaments in Latin American countries.

Independent Women Candidates in Local Elections in Mali

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September 16, 2008

Independent Women Candidates in Local Elections in Mali

This consolidated response highlights recommendations on how to empower independent women candidates to succeed in elections.

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This consolidated response highlights recommendations on how to empower independent women candidates to succeed in elections.

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Project Launch. “Enhancing Women’s Participation in Local Politics and Decision Making”

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Project Launch. “Enhancing Women’s Participation in Local Politics and Decision Making”

In the 2005 National Report on Millennium Development Goals, the Government of Turkey set the target for women’s representation as 17% in the parliament by 2015.

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Women in Politics: Opinion Research Paper

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September 4, 2008

Women in Politics: Opinion Research Paper

This research paper aims to determine how the Turkish society perceives the participation of women in politics.

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This research paper aims to determine how the Turkish society perceives the participation of women in politics.

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Political participation of women and women’s leadership in the EECIS region / Roundtable session in Turkey

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Political participation of women and women’s leadership in the EECIS region / Roundtable session in Turkey

Within the context of the Global Gender Equality Strategy and the recently approved Regional Gender Equality Strategy, the UNDP Bratislava Regional Service Center in collaboration with UNDP Turkey,

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Political Parties: When do They Work for Women?

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August 28, 2008

Political Parties: When do They Work for Women?

This paper analyzes the consideration of gender issues by political parties in Latin America and assesses circumstances under which political parties best incorporate gender demands.

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This paper analyzes the consideration of gender issues by political parties in Latin America and assesses circumstances under which political parties best incorporate gender demands.

The Impact of Women’s Participation and Leadership on Policy Outcomes: A Focus on Women’s Policy Machineries

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August 28, 2008

The Impact of Women’s Participation and Leadership on Policy Outcomes: A Focus on Women’s Policy Machineries

This paper is to focus on the role of women policy agencies in enhancing women’s political participation with a particular emphasis on their influence on women’s participation and leadership in policy outcomes.

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This paper is to focus on the role of women policy agencies in enhancing women’s political participation with a particular emphasis on their influence on women’s participation and leadership in policy outcomes.

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