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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.

Do all-women shortlists produce more active parliamentarians? A comparison of the parliamentary activity of quota and open-list Labour women MPs from 2005 to 2017

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June 10, 2025

Do all-women shortlists produce more active parliamentarians? A comparison of the parliamentary activity of quota and open-list Labour women MPs from 2005 to 2017

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trinube online
May 16, 2025
2027 elections: Women urged to participate more in partisan politics

Nigerian women across different social statuses have been urged to become more politically conscious and actively involved in partisan politics as the next g

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globe and the mail
April 23, 2025
Number of female candidates drops across parties: study

The number of female candidates running for federal office has dropped in this election, a fresh analysis shows, raising fears that this will make gender parity in the House of Commons a more distant prospect.

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new age
April 15, 2025
Support for youth quota in JS almost nil

The Bangladesh Nationalist Party strongly disagreed with the Constitutional Reform Commission on its proposal for a quota of 10 per cent parliamentary seats for young candidates.

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guardian
April 11, 2025
Violence and sexist harassment against female MPs ‘rife across Asia-Pacific’

Sexism, harassment and violence against women are rife in parliaments across the Asia-Pacific region, according to a damning report published on Tuesday that lays bare the scale of abuse faced by women in politics.

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Running for parliament is still a man’s world, with fewer female candidates – especially in winnable seats

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April 11, 2025

Running for parliament is still a man’s world, with fewer female candidates – especially in winnable seats

Despite progress towards gender equality in Australian elections, women remain underrepresented among candidates vying for office on May 3.

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Despite progress towards gender equality in Australian elections, women remain underrepresented among candidates vying for office on May 3.

the nation
April 10, 2025
The unspoken rules of the game: Politics when you are a woman

What you need to know:

  • When we silence women in politics through sexism, we're robbing ourselves of the leadership our nation desperately needs.
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anu reporter
April 10, 2025
Women disproportionately placed in high-risk seats ahead of federal election

While some progress has been made towards gender equality in Australian elections, women remain underrepresented among candidates in the 2025 federal election, a

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