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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.

Women and Leadership: Public Says Women are Equally Qualified, but Barriers Persist

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January 11, 2016

Women and Leadership: Public Says Women are Equally Qualified, but Barriers Persist

This report explores public attitudes about gender and leadership with a particular focus on leadership in U.S. politics and business. The analysis is based on two new Pew Research Center surveys.

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This report explores public attitudes about gender and leadership with a particular focus on leadership in U.S. politics and business. The analysis is based on two new Pew Research Center surveys.

Promoting Women's Political Participation: A MONITORING GUIDE

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December 28, 2015

Promoting Women's Political Participation: A MONITORING GUIDE

The program “Enhancing Women’s Political Participation in China,” implemented between 2011 and 2015 by the All-China Women’s Federation (ACWF) with the support of the UN Women’s Fund for Gender Equality, has

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The program “Enhancing Women’s Political Participation in China,” implemented between 2011 and 2015 by the All-China Women’s Federation (ACWF) with the support of the UN Women’s Fund for Gender Equality, has

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March 30, 2015
The (slow) rise of women-oriented political parties

Since 2001, at least 14 political parties with a women-oriented political agenda have emerged across India, according to an analysis of an official 

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People's Democracy Party (HDP) co-chair Figen Yuksekdag speaks at a meeting on Feb. 11, 2015. (photo by Facebook/@Figen Yüksekdağ)
March 24, 2015
Kurdish women’s movement reshapes Turkish politics

The People’s Democracy Party (HDP) has co-chairs for all representative levels. A female and male official share the responsibility.

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March 19, 2015
Why has Dilma Rousseff promoted so few women?

Brazil’s President Dilma Rousseff will soon submit nominations for senior positions to the Congress for approval. Positions up for nomination include directors at the Brazilian Central Bank (BCB) and a judge on the Brazilian Supreme Court (Supremo Tribunal Federal – STF).

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She ran she won: identifying and overcoming obstacles to getting elected to parliament

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February 12, 2015

She ran she won: identifying and overcoming obstacles to getting elected to parliament

iKNOW Politics has compiled video testimonies from women parliamentarians from all over the globe to create this video on identifying and overcoming obstacles that women women face when seeking ele

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iKNOW Politics has compiled video testimonies from women parliamentarians from all over the globe to create this video on identifying and overcoming obstacles that women women face when seeking ele

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