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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.

Somalia: Women’s Political Participation in Puntland - Prospects for Progress

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June 21, 2016

Somalia: Women’s Political Participation in Puntland - Prospects for Progress

Toolkit on how to build the capacities of women politicians and political parties

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June 21, 2016

Toolkit on how to build the capacities of women politicians and political parties

June 8, 2016
Hillary Clinton gathers enough delegate commitments to become the presidential nominee of the Democratic Party

On Monday 6 June 2016, Hillary Rodh

Political Parity Webinar: Sex, Bipartisanship, and Collaboration in the U.S. Congress

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June 2, 2016

Political Parity Webinar: Sex, Bipartisanship, and Collaboration in the U.S. Congress

May 19, 2016
Canada: All-party support for legislation to end gender inequality in politics

As MPs start debate on Bill C-237,

May 12, 2016
Emerge Wisconsin works to increase the number of women in politics in Wisconsin

Emerge Wisconsin, an organization dedicated to increase the number of Democratic women in public office, has published an article on the underrepresentation of women