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Political Parties

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.

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.

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,

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.

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.

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.

Working with Women Candidates and Women Voters during Elections

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July 24, 2008

Working with Women Candidates and Women Voters during Elections

This consolidated response highlights tools used to empower women candidates, such as providing training, working with political parties, using affirmative action measures,and holding outreach campaigns.

This consolidated response highlights tools used to empower women candidates, such as providing training, working with political parties, using affirmative action measures,and holding outreach campaigns.

Towards Inclusive Governance: Promoting the Participation of Disadvantaged Groups in Asia-Pacific

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June 27, 2008

Towards Inclusive Governance: Promoting the Participation of Disadvantaged Groups in Asia-Pacific

This publication examines the application of the principles of non-discrimination, participation, accountability and empowerment in governance arenas.

This publication examines the application of the principles of non-discrimination, participation, accountability and empowerment in governance arenas.

Practitioner’s Guide to Designing Inclusive and Accountable Local Democratic Institutions

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June 27, 2008

Practitioner’s Guide to Designing Inclusive and Accountable Local Democratic Institutions

This guide is the first of its kind to provide an overview of the current range of local representative arrangements and electoral systems in Asia and the Pacific.

This guide is the first of its kind to provide an overview of the current range of local representative arrangements and electoral systems in Asia and the Pacific.

How to promote a gender equality policy within a political party

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June 6, 2008

How to promote a gender equality policy within a political party

This consolidated response analyses what a gender equality policy means and the key steps as well as concrete measures for developing a political party gender equality policy.

This consolidated response analyses what a gender equality policy means and the key steps as well as concrete measures for developing a political party gender equality policy.

Point of order, Mr Speaker: African Women Claiming Their Space in Parliament

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February 28, 2008

Point of order, Mr Speaker: African Women Claiming Their Space in Parliament

At the close of the millennium, there is a wave of invigorating air sweeping across the African continent. The refreshing breeze can be felt in the form of women smashing the gendered 'glass ceiling' in a bid to overcome the cultural and structural barriers that impede their political careers.

At the close of the millennium, there is a wave of invigorating air sweeping across the African continent. The refreshing breeze can be felt in the form of women smashing the gendered 'glass ceiling' in a bid to overcome the cultural and structural barriers that impede their political careers.