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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.
The gender dimensions of the Gen Z vote: What both parties can learn
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November 13, 2024
The gender dimensions of the Gen Z vote: What both parties can learn
Donald Trump’s victory was helped in no small part by the unexpected shift of support he received among Gen Z voters.
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Donald Trump’s victory was helped in no small part by the unexpected shift of support he received among Gen Z voters.
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Who is Kemi Badenoch, the first black woman to lead the UK Conservatives?
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Kemi Badenoch has become the new leader of the UK Conservatives and the first black woman to lead a major political party in the UK.
Badenoch, 44, replaces Rishi Sunak as leader and has promised to lead the party through a period of renewal following its election loss to the Labour Party in July.
Badenoch won 53,806 votes from party members to win the leadership over former immigration minister Robert Jenrick, who won 41,388 votes.
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Kemi Badenoch has become the new leader of the UK Conservatives and the first black woman to lead a major political party in the UK.
Badenoch, 44, replaces Rishi Sunak as leader and has promised to lead the party through a period of renewal following its election loss to the Labour Party in July.
Badenoch won 53,806 votes from party members to win the leadership over former immigration minister Robert Jenrick, who won 41,388 votes.
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Women, youths seen as key to political parties
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WOMEN and youths are an integral part of political parties and must be supported in the country, says political parties registrar Emmanuel Pok.
“In the awareness programmes, emphasis must be given to women, youth and people with disabilities as they can get more information out to people who must know the importance of political parties, their roles and functions in a democracy, why it is important to vote for endorsed candidates and to vote for policies of political parties,” he said.
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WOMEN and youths are an integral part of political parties and must be supported in the country, says political parties registrar Emmanuel Pok.
“In the awareness programmes, emphasis must be given to women, youth and people with disabilities as they can get more information out to people who must know the importance of political parties, their roles and functions in a democracy, why it is important to vote for endorsed candidates and to vote for policies of political parties,” he said.
Guidelines for the construction of a parliamentary code of conduct to protect women from online gender-based political violence based on the experience of Latin America
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October 30, 2024
Guidelines for the construction of a parliamentary code of conduct to protect women from online gender-based political violence based on the experience of Latin America
The deliberate spread of harmful and false content aimed at women is a current threat to their safety, job performance, mental health, as well as to the institutions they represent, weakening not only women’s active life in the public but also the democratic system.&nbs
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The deliberate spread of harmful and false content aimed at women is a current threat to their safety, job performance, mental health, as well as to the institutions they represent, weakening not only women’s active life in the public but also the democratic system.&nbs
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What to Know About Japan’s LDP Election—and the Possibility of a First Female Prime Minister
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What to Know About Japan’s LDP Election—and the Possibility of a First Female Prime Minister
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When Japan’s ruling political party, the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP), votes on Friday for its next leader, it will effectively be choosing the country’s next Prime Minister.
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When Japan’s ruling political party, the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP), votes on Friday for its next leader, it will effectively be choosing the country’s next Prime Minister.
Turkey: Sinem Dedetas Is the Future of the Women-Led Opposition
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September 23, 2024
Turkey: Sinem Dedetas Is the Future of the Women-Led Opposition
Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu made headlines in April after coasting to a second term in office by nearly 12 percentage points.
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Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu made headlines in April after coasting to a second term in office by nearly 12 percentage points.
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WACOL to political parties: Convince stakeholders to support women in politics
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Women Aid Collective (WACOL) has charged political party executives to rally support for women participating in politics.
This was as the Non-Government Organisation (NGO) said it has empowerment about 18 political parties to sensitise stakeholders and community members on the need for women participation in politics.
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Women Aid Collective (WACOL) has charged political party executives to rally support for women participating in politics.
This was as the Non-Government Organisation (NGO) said it has empowerment about 18 political parties to sensitise stakeholders and community members on the need for women participation in politics.