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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.

How are women reshaping India’s political landscape?

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March 18, 2022

How are women reshaping India’s political landscape?

Despite India having had multiple female heads of state, and a progressive and highly diverse political past and present, the inclusion of women in Indian politics continues to be doubted by many countries across the world.

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Despite India having had multiple female heads of state, and a progressive and highly diverse political past and present, the inclusion of women in Indian politics continues to be doubted by many countries across the world.

March 18, 2022
Lebanese women in Parliament: So many barriers and very little progress

The general political context in 2022 is definitely different from that of 2018. But will the new Lebanese Parliament consist of more than six women following the May 15 elections?

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March 15, 2022
Breaking the bias in candidate selection in African political parties

As the world commemorates the 2022 International Women's Day, the plummeting of women's representation in elective office in Africa is alarming.

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March 14, 2022
Francia Márquez, the Colombian electoral phenomenon

The environmental leader won more votes than the center candidate Sergio Fajardo without having held public office and with a campaign that began only three months ago.

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Karen Adam MSP: 'Difficult to convince women to stand in council elections'

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March 11, 2022

Karen Adam MSP: 'Difficult to convince women to stand in council elections'

Convincing women to run in the upcoming local elections has been “really difficult”, SNP MSP Karen Adam has said, as she urged women and minorities to take up more leadership roles.

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Convincing women to run in the upcoming local elections has been “really difficult”, SNP MSP Karen Adam has said, as she urged women and minorities to take up more leadership roles.

March 10, 2022
After #MeToo, the female factor shakes up France’s presidential race

Two women frontrunners seek to unseat Macron as feminist issues move up the agenda.

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Situation analysis on women's political participation in Africa

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March 10, 2022

Situation analysis on women's political participation in Africa

On the occasion of International Women’s Day 2022, the Women in Political Participation (WPP) project invites you to the webinar Situation Analysis on Women's Political Participation in Africa: #BreakTheBias t

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On the occasion of International Women’s Day 2022, the Women in Political Participation (WPP) project invites you to the webinar Situation Analysis on Women's Political Participation in Africa: #BreakTheBias t

Manipur: Why women remain underrepresented in electoral politics

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March 10, 2022

Manipur: Why women remain underrepresented in electoral politics

For the first time ever, 55,000 more women than men will be electing its next legislature.

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For the first time ever, 55,000 more women than men will be electing its next legislature.

March 10, 2022
UK: Action needed to avoid losing a generation of women and minorities in politics, MPs argue

Action is needed to avoid losing a generation of women and minorities in politics, MPs have argued today.

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