March 2, 2017
India: Women winning fewer seats in Uttar Pradesh elections
Poor, populous Uttar Pradesh (UP) w
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.
February 14, 2017
Few female candidates in India state polls reflects failure to boost women politicians
By Nita Bhalla
A Framework for Developing Gender Policies for Political Parties
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January 17, 2017
A Framework for Developing Gender Policies for Political Parties
The International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance (International IDEA) has designed this Framework in order to assist political parties and gender e
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The International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance (International IDEA) has designed this Framework in order to assist political parties and gender e
Resistance to Women’s Political Leadership: Problems and Advocated Solutions
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January 11, 2017
Resistance to Women’s Political Leadership: Problems and Advocated Solutions
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All-Women Shortlists: Myths and Realities
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January 11, 2017
All-Women Shortlists: Myths and Realities
Gender quotas have emerged globally
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Gender quotas have emerged globally
Gender quotas do not pose a threat to “merit” at any stage of the political process
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January 11, 2017
Gender quotas do not pose a threat to “merit” at any stage of the political process
The UK Labour Party has long ut
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The UK Labour Party has long ut
January 10, 2017
Even with rise of political outsiders, women take traditional path to power in the US
When she thinks about getting women