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.
Former Education Minister Sarah Teather's decision to stand at the next general election highlighted a long-running problem for the Liberal Democrats.
The party only has seven women MPs, and five of those are in the party's 12 most vulnerable seats.
In the year that New Zealand marks 120 years since women won the vote, the number of women vying for local body seats is stagnating.
A poor record on female representation means Zambia lags behind other sub-Saharan African countries. Extravagant electoral campaigns may be to blame.
Russia is known for being a patriarchal country, but despite considerable barriers, some women leaders have managed to reach high levels in the political hierarchy.
A brand-new grain subsidy ration card that requires women be listed as head of the household is one boon.
Twenty-five out of the 123 lawmakers elected during the July 28 national election are female, the official election results have shown. Sunday.
Interview conducted by UN WOMEN with Two of Papua New Guinea's Newest Women Parliamentarians.
Interview conducted by UN WOMEN with Two of Papua New Guinea's Newest Women Parliamentarians.
A former PDP Women Leader, Dr Kema Chikwe, on Friday in Abuja advised women to work hard to secure positions in the party as the special convention gets underway.