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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.

Code of Conduct for Political Parties - Campaigning in Democratic Elections

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February 15, 2007

Code of Conduct for Political Parties - Campaigning in Democratic Elections

This International IDEA handbook sets forth a universal code of conduct for the behavior of political parties and their supporters in an election process. It is based on the analysis and synthesis of existing codes and materials on this topic.

This International IDEA handbook sets forth a universal code of conduct for the behavior of political parties and their supporters in an election process. It is based on the analysis and synthesis of existing codes and materials on this topic.

The ACE Election Encyclopedia

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February 15, 2007

The ACE Election Encyclopedia

This online encyclopedia is a repository of information covering topic areas in elections management, with an emphasis on sustainability, professionalism and trust in the electoral process.

This online encyclopedia is a repository of information covering topic areas in elections management, with an emphasis on sustainability, professionalism and trust in the electoral process.

Women's Rights to a Political Voice in Thailand

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February 15, 2007

Women's Rights to a Political Voice in Thailand

This report highlights the current status of women’s role in government in Thailand. It analyzes the reasons behind the slow progress to date, and proposes ways and means to overcome existing barriers to women in politics.

This report highlights the current status of women’s role in government in Thailand. It analyzes the reasons behind the slow progress to date, and proposes ways and means to overcome existing barriers to women in politics.

Women's Political Participation and Good Governance: 21st Century Challenges

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February 15, 2007

Women's Political Participation and Good Governance: 21st Century Challenges

This report explores the various aspects of gender issues in political participation and governance. It analyzes the impact of women as agents of change in the political process, reviews key challenges in this area, and suggests strategies for increasing women’s representation.

This report explores the various aspects of gender issues in political participation and governance. It analyzes the impact of women as agents of change in the political process, reviews key challenges in this area, and suggests strategies for increasing women’s representation.

Kenya Human Development Report 1999: Gender and Human Development

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February 14, 2007

Kenya Human Development Report 1999: Gender and Human Development

This report presents an overview of the state of human development in Kenya, focusing primarily on poverty and gender inequality.

This report presents an overview of the state of human development in Kenya, focusing primarily on poverty and gender inequality.

Enhancing Women's Participation in Electoral Processes in Post-conflict Countries: Experiences from Mozambique

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February 13, 2007

Enhancing Women's Participation in Electoral Processes in Post-conflict Countries: Experiences from Mozambique

This paper examines the case of women's participation in electoral processes in Mozambique. It investigates gender-sensitive legislation, voter registration and education, political parties, and training of women candidates.

This paper examines the case of women's participation in electoral processes in Mozambique. It investigates gender-sensitive legislation, voter registration and education, political parties, and training of women candidates.

Enhancing Women's Participation in Electoral Processes in Post-conflict Countries

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February 13, 2007

Enhancing Women's Participation in Electoral Processes in Post-conflict Countries

This paper addresses the characteristics of electoral processes in post-conflict countries.

This paper addresses the characteristics of electoral processes in post-conflict countries.

Enhancing the Role of Women: UNDP Yemen Electoral Support Programme

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February 13, 2007

Enhancing the Role of Women: UNDP Yemen Electoral Support Programme

This presentation focuses on the efforts of the UNDP Yemen Electoral Support Programme to enhance women's political participation in Yemen. It outlines the programme's strategic areas of support, with a particular focus on voter education.

This presentation focuses on the efforts of the UNDP Yemen Electoral Support Programme to enhance women's political participation in Yemen. It outlines the programme's strategic areas of support, with a particular focus on voter education.